This study aims to investigate the usage patterns of urban forest users and their knowledge on forest welfare in order to provide forest welfare services of urban forest. The Deokjin Park was selected as the target area and divided into three areas; Osongjae, Hinoki Forest, and Deokjin Pond. The sur...
This study aims to investigate the usage patterns of urban forest users and their knowledge on forest welfare in order to provide forest welfare services of urban forest. The Deokjin Park was selected as the target area and divided into three areas; Osongjae, Hinoki Forest, and Deokjin Pond. The survey was targeted to those who used the Deokjin Park. The date was from October 11, 2016 to November 20, 2016. 101 out of 109 copies of questionnaires were returned in A area (Osongjae), 102 out of 123 in B area (Hinoki Forest), and 103 out of 118 in C area (Deokjin Pond). Thus, a total of 306 questionnaires were used for this analysis. To atttain the goal, the author analyzed the respondents’ general characteristics depending on the type of area, each age group’s knowledge of forest welfare, and the preference of facilities and programs to provide forest welfare services depending on the type of area. The results of the research and analysis conducted for this study’s purpose are as follows.
First, the results of users’ general characteristics and usage patterns differ depending on the type of area. The respondents in A area are high in the ratio of 30s and 40s, and visit urban forests with their families for a weekend stroll. The respondents in B area are high in the ratio of over 60s and visit to improve health and relieve stress by themselves whether on weekdays or weekends. The respondents in C area are high in the ratio of 20s and visit with their friends for a weekend stroll.
Second, the results were different of usage patterns for forest welfare facilities and urban forests. While the type of companion was high in “family” in the existing healing forest survey, that of B area was high in “alone.” In addition, while the existing forest welfare facility visitors most frequently used “car,“ the visitors of A, B and C areas most frequently used ”walk.“ Unlike existing forest welfare facilities, unban forests are convenient to access. As well as urban people, forest minority groups such as the elderly will be able to use forest welfare services more easily than they used existing forest facilities.
Third, regarding the knowledge of forest welfare, 133 (43.5%) answered “I have never heard of it,” and the way to know was high in the media, friend, and internet.
Fourth, most of the urban forest users use forest welfare facilities. The types of facilities frequently used are the ones nearby such as a “recreational forest” and “healing forest.” In addition, the highest reason why the facilities are not used frequently was their “poor accessibility.”
Fifth, the necessity of introducing forest welfare services was high in “necessary,” the intent for use in “yes,” and the willing for payment in “so-so.” Although they think forest welfare services needed and willing to use them, it is necessary to discuss on the payment in using the services.
Sixth, the preference for facilities and programs to provide forest welfare services was found to favor those related to forest healing such as a “forest healing facility,” “meditation and green shower room,” and “forest healing program.”
Finally, the preference for facilities and programs to provide forest welfare services varies depending on the type of area. The respondents in A area prefer a forest-related “education and exhibition room”, “craft facility”, “forest culture facility” and “forest education program.” The respondents in B area prefer a “meditation and green shower room” and “forest healing facility,” but not a “forest culture facility” and “forest experience program.” This is closely related to each program or area’s resources and respondents’ ages depending on type of area. When providing facilities and programs to introduce forest welfare services in the future, consideration should be given to the type of area and users’ ages.
This study aims to investigate the usage patterns of urban forest users and their knowledge on forest welfare in order to provide forest welfare services of urban forest. The Deokjin Park was selected as the target area and divided into three areas; Osongjae, Hinoki Forest, and Deokjin Pond. The survey was targeted to those who used the Deokjin Park. The date was from October 11, 2016 to November 20, 2016. 101 out of 109 copies of questionnaires were returned in A area (Osongjae), 102 out of 123 in B area (Hinoki Forest), and 103 out of 118 in C area (Deokjin Pond). Thus, a total of 306 questionnaires were used for this analysis. To atttain the goal, the author analyzed the respondents’ general characteristics depending on the type of area, each age group’s knowledge of forest welfare, and the preference of facilities and programs to provide forest welfare services depending on the type of area. The results of the research and analysis conducted for this study’s purpose are as follows.
First, the results of users’ general characteristics and usage patterns differ depending on the type of area. The respondents in A area are high in the ratio of 30s and 40s, and visit urban forests with their families for a weekend stroll. The respondents in B area are high in the ratio of over 60s and visit to improve health and relieve stress by themselves whether on weekdays or weekends. The respondents in C area are high in the ratio of 20s and visit with their friends for a weekend stroll.
Second, the results were different of usage patterns for forest welfare facilities and urban forests. While the type of companion was high in “family” in the existing healing forest survey, that of B area was high in “alone.” In addition, while the existing forest welfare facility visitors most frequently used “car,“ the visitors of A, B and C areas most frequently used ”walk.“ Unlike existing forest welfare facilities, unban forests are convenient to access. As well as urban people, forest minority groups such as the elderly will be able to use forest welfare services more easily than they used existing forest facilities.
Third, regarding the knowledge of forest welfare, 133 (43.5%) answered “I have never heard of it,” and the way to know was high in the media, friend, and internet.
Fourth, most of the urban forest users use forest welfare facilities. The types of facilities frequently used are the ones nearby such as a “recreational forest” and “healing forest.” In addition, the highest reason why the facilities are not used frequently was their “poor accessibility.”
Fifth, the necessity of introducing forest welfare services was high in “necessary,” the intent for use in “yes,” and the willing for payment in “so-so.” Although they think forest welfare services needed and willing to use them, it is necessary to discuss on the payment in using the services.
Sixth, the preference for facilities and programs to provide forest welfare services was found to favor those related to forest healing such as a “forest healing facility,” “meditation and green shower room,” and “forest healing program.”
Finally, the preference for facilities and programs to provide forest welfare services varies depending on the type of area. The respondents in A area prefer a forest-related “education and exhibition room”, “craft facility”, “forest culture facility” and “forest education program.” The respondents in B area prefer a “meditation and green shower room” and “forest healing facility,” but not a “forest culture facility” and “forest experience program.” This is closely related to each program or area’s resources and respondents’ ages depending on type of area. When providing facilities and programs to introduce forest welfare services in the future, consideration should be given to the type of area and users’ ages.
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