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Acta geographica Slovenica
This article aims to analyse the response of private forest owners to a series of extreme environ... more This article aims to analyse the response of private forest owners to a series of extreme environmental disturbances in the Slovenian karst region in the period 2014–2016. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of empirical forest management data on response time and harvesting time, as well as interpretations of response drivers, led to the identification of forest commons as a fast and efficient type of forest ownership, despite almost a century of state suppression of their local institutions. Among the internal and external response drivers, a norm of responsibility and forest management competence were highlighted. Our study highlights the potential of forest commons for active forest management in Europe. A concerted response from private and state institutions should not only take into account economies of scale, but also traditional knowledge and local social norms
… -Old and New Members of the EU in …, 2007
Page 205. 7. Study Circles in Sweden and Slovenia-Learning for Civic Participation Petros Gougoul... more Page 205. 7. Study Circles in Sweden and Slovenia-Learning for Civic Participation Petros Gougoulakis and Nevenka Bogataj Introduction The study circle is the dominant educational form applied in both popular education in Sweden and in adult education in Slovenia. ...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Mar 20, 2023
V raziskavi smo preucevali odnos udeležencev študijskih krožkov do podeželja, do gozda in do traj... more V raziskavi smo preucevali odnos udeležencev študijskih krožkov do podeželja, do gozda in do trajnostnega razvoja z razlicnimi metodami - s kvantitativno analizo letnih porocil o delovanju študijskega krožka, z anketiranjem, opravljenim junija 2003, z analizo literature in z osebnim neposrednim opazovanjem v obdobju 2001-2005. Ugotovili smo, da so krožkarji - zlasti na podeželju - med seboj povezani s horizontalnim socialnim kapitalom, da imajo do svojega kraja in do gozda posebno skrben in naklonjen odnos, ki za razvoj doslej ni bil aktiviran zaradi pomanjkljivega vertikalnega socialnega kapitala. Te znacilnosti so kljucne za trajnostni razvoj podeželja. Identificirali smo kljucna vprašanja ankete kot kazalce trajnostnega vedenjaposameznika (pojasnijo 60 % njegove variabilnosti) ter potrdili možnostin uporabnost stratifikacije anketiranih. Z njo smo utemeljili razlike v življenjskem stilu krožkarjev na podeželju in v mestu ter omogocili oblikovanje ciljnih skupin za izobraževanje, ...
Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije, 2002
Social context as more or less neglected field of sustainable development is crucial for the impl... more Social context as more or less neglected field of sustainable development is crucial for the implementation of forest management measures. We can consider it as a basis to cope with (changing) structure characteristics. Realisation of public services, which we face when coping with economic crisis, might take this into consideration. The Forest Service network serves as a scanner of needs in their social context. It is also a respondent to local specifics in the form of forest management measures. Evidence of research on the social research in Slovenian forestry is weak, although not non-existent. We tested asystem approach, a structuring method of general public. Segmentation, a method presented, is generally known in marketing and has not been used in Slovenian forestry up to now. The two-step clustering analysis of quantitative data gathered with an inquiry of study circles (form of community learning) was used and is described herewith. The results show three general value based...
A major recent transition of Western society we face is characterised by denying the existence of... more A major recent transition of Western society we face is characterised by denying the existence of common values, in favour of immanence of narcissism and self-realization. Commons represent not only one of bottom up evolved historical institutions all over Europe, to which a role of institutional infrastructure for socio-political change is attributed, but also a living practice of common values. A brief overview on the European situation evidence is presented with the accent on Slovenia. The future of commons is seen in promotion and support of the local critical reflexive dialogue in the frame of (intentional) learning. As environmental change (e.g. in terms of climate changes) and society change (e.g. in terms of migrations) are not 'linear process of predictable causality but a complex of choices in the lifelong learning', their practices all over Europe inspire further functioning, innovative responses and transmission of their tradition into the future. Summary 1 Introduction.-2 Conceptual Framing.-3 A General Overview of the Origins, Development and Changes with the Emphasis on Slovenia.-4 Framing the Commons into the Heritage Discourse.-5 Conclusions.
Globalisation and Change in Forest Ownership and Forest Use, 2017
In this chapter, we look at the role that a forest held in common can play in supporting local de... more In this chapter, we look at the role that a forest held in common can play in supporting local development and promoting the livelihood of the local community. Four dissimilar cases in Italy, Slovenia, Sweden and UK are described and analysed by applying the Sustainable Livelihood Framework. Despite very different pre-requisites and local conditions, our results show that all cases contain rules to maintain the extent and function of natural assets, and they contributed to the mobilisation of different types of capital. In each case there is evidence of interaction with higher governance levels, which protects the group’s room for action. The provision of access to natural and physical resources for rural people in a broader sense illustrates the cases’ orientation towards public good.
South-East European Forestry, Nov 24, 2017
Background and Purpose: During the Erasmus+ project "Cooperation for Innovative Approach in Susta... more Background and Purpose: During the Erasmus+ project "Cooperation for Innovative Approach in Sustainable Forest Management Training (CIA2SFM)" a study of the existing vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning (LLL) programmes in the field of sustainable forest management (SFM) was conducted in Austria, Croatia and Slovenia. The aim of this paper is to get an overview of and analyse SFM-related VET and LLL programmes in the study area, with an emphasis on the identification of good practice examples and providing recommendations for improvement. Materials and Methods: A combined approach of literature review, Internet search and consultations with training providers was applied in order to collect data on training programmes conducted in the period 2006-2015 in Austria, Croatia and Slovenia. The programmes were analysed based on topics, types of methods used, existence of specified learning outcomes, programme evaluation by participants and how the programme was advertised. The analysis employed basic descriptive statistics. Topics were grouped into broader themes. Only training programmes targeting private forest owners, forestry professionals, and forestry entrepreneurs were analysed. Three examples of good practice in each country were selected based on collaboratively developed criteria. Results: In Austria, Croatia and Slovenia numerous training courses related to SFM were conducted in the analysed period, predominantly addressing target groups in forestry sector and covering a variety of topics. The relative importance of themes varied among countries. In order to facilitate the knowledge uptake by participants various methods were applied. Although indoor ex-cathedra approaches prevailed, it could be recognized that there is a growth in interest for foster demonstrations in the field, organizing field trips, emphasize on practical work and combining methods and approaches in most countries. Conclusions: Even if national providers of training programmes may relate to individual needs within national forestry sectors, SFM-related training programmes should be regularly screened and updated according to international agendas and emerging issues. In order to cope with increasing uncertainty and expanding risks forest ecosystems are facing, it is an important task to open up the recent training offer to innovative forms of learning, combinations of topics and learning environments.
The paper analyses the model of study circle, not as a learning action in adult education but in ... more The paper analyses the model of study circle, not as a learning action in adult education but in its being an action of design able to put together different local partners for the construction of responses related with learning needs identified. The device of Study Circle is analysed as a model that has the potentiality to promote and develop social networks for local education. So, it is outlined the possibility that Study Circles may represent a mechanism for the establishment of local institutional spaces for continuing education: in terms of needs’ evaluation, planning and management of the education system, until evaluation. The paper develops its reflection by starting from a methodological model in order to subsequently define an AE prototype as an integrated lifelong learning system. The Authors focus on the role of tutors/mentors and thus reflect on their competencies. After a description of the theoretical framework, the Authors present an interesting pilot activity condu...
Acta geographica Slovenica
This article aims to analyse the response of private forest owners to a series of extreme environ... more This article aims to analyse the response of private forest owners to a series of extreme environmental disturbances in the Slovenian karst region in the period 2014–2016. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of empirical forest management data on response time and harvesting time, as well as interpretations of response drivers, led to the identification of forest commons as a fast and efficient type of forest ownership, despite almost a century of state suppression of their local institutions. Among the internal and external response drivers, a norm of responsibility and forest management competence were highlighted. Our study highlights the potential of forest commons for active forest management in Europe. A concerted response from private and state institutions should not only take into account economies of scale, but also traditional knowledge and local social norms
… -Old and New Members of the EU in …, 2007
Page 205. 7. Study Circles in Sweden and Slovenia-Learning for Civic Participation Petros Gougoul... more Page 205. 7. Study Circles in Sweden and Slovenia-Learning for Civic Participation Petros Gougoulakis and Nevenka Bogataj Introduction The study circle is the dominant educational form applied in both popular education in Sweden and in adult education in Slovenia. ...
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Mar 20, 2023
V raziskavi smo preucevali odnos udeležencev študijskih krožkov do podeželja, do gozda in do traj... more V raziskavi smo preucevali odnos udeležencev študijskih krožkov do podeželja, do gozda in do trajnostnega razvoja z razlicnimi metodami - s kvantitativno analizo letnih porocil o delovanju študijskega krožka, z anketiranjem, opravljenim junija 2003, z analizo literature in z osebnim neposrednim opazovanjem v obdobju 2001-2005. Ugotovili smo, da so krožkarji - zlasti na podeželju - med seboj povezani s horizontalnim socialnim kapitalom, da imajo do svojega kraja in do gozda posebno skrben in naklonjen odnos, ki za razvoj doslej ni bil aktiviran zaradi pomanjkljivega vertikalnega socialnega kapitala. Te znacilnosti so kljucne za trajnostni razvoj podeželja. Identificirali smo kljucna vprašanja ankete kot kazalce trajnostnega vedenjaposameznika (pojasnijo 60 % njegove variabilnosti) ter potrdili možnostin uporabnost stratifikacije anketiranih. Z njo smo utemeljili razlike v življenjskem stilu krožkarjev na podeželju in v mestu ter omogocili oblikovanje ciljnih skupin za izobraževanje, ...
Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije, 2002
Social context as more or less neglected field of sustainable development is crucial for the impl... more Social context as more or less neglected field of sustainable development is crucial for the implementation of forest management measures. We can consider it as a basis to cope with (changing) structure characteristics. Realisation of public services, which we face when coping with economic crisis, might take this into consideration. The Forest Service network serves as a scanner of needs in their social context. It is also a respondent to local specifics in the form of forest management measures. Evidence of research on the social research in Slovenian forestry is weak, although not non-existent. We tested asystem approach, a structuring method of general public. Segmentation, a method presented, is generally known in marketing and has not been used in Slovenian forestry up to now. The two-step clustering analysis of quantitative data gathered with an inquiry of study circles (form of community learning) was used and is described herewith. The results show three general value based...
A major recent transition of Western society we face is characterised by denying the existence of... more A major recent transition of Western society we face is characterised by denying the existence of common values, in favour of immanence of narcissism and self-realization. Commons represent not only one of bottom up evolved historical institutions all over Europe, to which a role of institutional infrastructure for socio-political change is attributed, but also a living practice of common values. A brief overview on the European situation evidence is presented with the accent on Slovenia. The future of commons is seen in promotion and support of the local critical reflexive dialogue in the frame of (intentional) learning. As environmental change (e.g. in terms of climate changes) and society change (e.g. in terms of migrations) are not 'linear process of predictable causality but a complex of choices in the lifelong learning', their practices all over Europe inspire further functioning, innovative responses and transmission of their tradition into the future. Summary 1 Introduction.-2 Conceptual Framing.-3 A General Overview of the Origins, Development and Changes with the Emphasis on Slovenia.-4 Framing the Commons into the Heritage Discourse.-5 Conclusions.
Globalisation and Change in Forest Ownership and Forest Use, 2017
In this chapter, we look at the role that a forest held in common can play in supporting local de... more In this chapter, we look at the role that a forest held in common can play in supporting local development and promoting the livelihood of the local community. Four dissimilar cases in Italy, Slovenia, Sweden and UK are described and analysed by applying the Sustainable Livelihood Framework. Despite very different pre-requisites and local conditions, our results show that all cases contain rules to maintain the extent and function of natural assets, and they contributed to the mobilisation of different types of capital. In each case there is evidence of interaction with higher governance levels, which protects the group’s room for action. The provision of access to natural and physical resources for rural people in a broader sense illustrates the cases’ orientation towards public good.
South-East European Forestry, Nov 24, 2017
Background and Purpose: During the Erasmus+ project "Cooperation for Innovative Approach in Susta... more Background and Purpose: During the Erasmus+ project "Cooperation for Innovative Approach in Sustainable Forest Management Training (CIA2SFM)" a study of the existing vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning (LLL) programmes in the field of sustainable forest management (SFM) was conducted in Austria, Croatia and Slovenia. The aim of this paper is to get an overview of and analyse SFM-related VET and LLL programmes in the study area, with an emphasis on the identification of good practice examples and providing recommendations for improvement. Materials and Methods: A combined approach of literature review, Internet search and consultations with training providers was applied in order to collect data on training programmes conducted in the period 2006-2015 in Austria, Croatia and Slovenia. The programmes were analysed based on topics, types of methods used, existence of specified learning outcomes, programme evaluation by participants and how the programme was advertised. The analysis employed basic descriptive statistics. Topics were grouped into broader themes. Only training programmes targeting private forest owners, forestry professionals, and forestry entrepreneurs were analysed. Three examples of good practice in each country were selected based on collaboratively developed criteria. Results: In Austria, Croatia and Slovenia numerous training courses related to SFM were conducted in the analysed period, predominantly addressing target groups in forestry sector and covering a variety of topics. The relative importance of themes varied among countries. In order to facilitate the knowledge uptake by participants various methods were applied. Although indoor ex-cathedra approaches prevailed, it could be recognized that there is a growth in interest for foster demonstrations in the field, organizing field trips, emphasize on practical work and combining methods and approaches in most countries. Conclusions: Even if national providers of training programmes may relate to individual needs within national forestry sectors, SFM-related training programmes should be regularly screened and updated according to international agendas and emerging issues. In order to cope with increasing uncertainty and expanding risks forest ecosystems are facing, it is an important task to open up the recent training offer to innovative forms of learning, combinations of topics and learning environments.
The paper analyses the model of study circle, not as a learning action in adult education but in ... more The paper analyses the model of study circle, not as a learning action in adult education but in its being an action of design able to put together different local partners for the construction of responses related with learning needs identified. The device of Study Circle is analysed as a model that has the potentiality to promote and develop social networks for local education. So, it is outlined the possibility that Study Circles may represent a mechanism for the establishment of local institutional spaces for continuing education: in terms of needs’ evaluation, planning and management of the education system, until evaluation. The paper develops its reflection by starting from a methodological model in order to subsequently define an AE prototype as an integrated lifelong learning system. The Authors focus on the role of tutors/mentors and thus reflect on their competencies. After a description of the theoretical framework, the Authors present an interesting pilot activity condu...
Study circles, as a national project, turned out to be a significant development tool in Slovenia... more Study circles, as a national project, turned out to be a significant development tool in Slovenian rural areas. In this chapter, the authors—a leading Slovenian expert on study circles and the director of an internationally recognized local development centre—illustrate how the combination of study circles and regional development can be an important key in the development of an integral economy. The case of the Alpine region Solčavsko demonstrates how a commitment to nature and tradition as the moral core, and the alignment of the local population under common goals, released the sustainable development potential of an entire region. In this process, the institutionalisation of its development approach in the form of a local development centre, Center Rinka, was crucial. Working together with the Slovenian Citizens’ Initiative for an Integral Green Economy further helped Solčavsko not only to explain its own unique development model but also to share it increasingly with the wider region and society as a whole.
A major transition of Western society we face for decades is according to one of its claimants ch... more A major transition of Western society we face for decades is according to one of its claimants characterised by denying the existence of common values, immanence of narcissism and self-realization (Gallagher, 2003 in Bahovec, 2015). Commons represent not only one of bottom up evolved historical institutions all over Europe, to which a role of institutional infrastructure for socio-political change is attributed (de Moor, 2008), but also a living practice of common values.
As an institution and an ongoing process they are closely related to local community and share its basic functioning, evolved in history. Collective action studies (Ostrom, 1990 and others) but also global movements (see e.g. IASC).
We argue that Commons are a living laboratory and a basin of heritage with particular value in their intangible characteristics e.g. cooperative mechanisms, maintenance of functional rules, organisational procedures and adaptations, all representing inclusive communication as part of community’s´ constant balancing of rights and duties among primary units, which are households and not individuals. Participatory experience enables evolution of responsibility (towards community and its resource), identity and attachment of members. Governance principles therefore take into consideration two-fold relationship, linking members into a community and linking community with its resource(s).
Intergenerational transmission of these links and mechanisms of functioning was particular important in periods and frames of undemocratic regimes when rules in use kept Commons functioning invisibly, non-formally (Gatto, Bogataj, 2015). This way they fulfilled the basic community principle of self-sustenance. Some Commons declined, for example in Slovenia recently only 1/3 still function in comparison to pre WWII situation.
A brief overview on the European situation evidence is presented with the accent on Slovenia. The future of Commons is seen in promotion and support of the local critical reflexive dialogue in the frame of (intentional) learning.