A Study on Evaluation of nature around the city from the viewpoint of the recognition of nature and nature experience
Project/Area Number |
10660020
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
園芸・造園学
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Research Institution | THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO |
Principal Investigator |
SHIMOMURA Akio Gradute School of agricultural & Life Science Dep.of Forest Science, THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO Associate Professor, 大学院・農学生命科学研究科, 助教授 (20187488)
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Project Period (FY) |
1998 – 1999
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 1999)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥1,800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥1,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000)
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Keywords | recognition of nature / nature experience / nature around the city / land planning / nature observation / factors of recognition / ふれあい活動 / ふれあい自然 / 立地条件 / 空間計画論 / 自然観察路 |
Research Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to evaluate nature around the city from the viewpoint of the recognition of nature and nature experience, and to examine the planning methodology of conservation and management of nature which city people commune with. Materials for analysis include illustration of trail maps and written compositions created by children. These works serve to express their nature observation experience. As the result, Regardless of the medium of expression or the age group, bird, insects, grasses, and trees were found to be the most observed species. This reflects approximately eighty percent of the total number of species observed. And students of primary school and middle school tend to observe creatures which are utilized for play, while higlt school students cite more famous species and valuable species than do the younger children. And the factors that contribute to children's recognition of nature were divided into following four factor types. (1) Physical characteristics of animal and plant (2) Mental and physical accessibility to the animals or plants (3) Previous knowledge of the species acquired through education, books, and legend, all of which make students more likely to take notice (4) Frequency of encountering animals and plants, which enhances children's awareness of it.
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