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The central aim is to demonstrate how PAR can support environmental management in culturally meaningful areas.

January 22, 2026Action ResearchOpen Access

Finding Compromise and Cooperation Through PAR for Spiritual Rituals in the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, South Africa

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Participatory Action Research enhances environmental stewardship in a culturally significant area, suggesting transformative management solutions.

The central aim is to demonstrate how PAR can support environmental management in culturally meaningful areas.
Engaged traditional health practitioners and churches in an iterative PAR project.
Utilized the Nominal Group Technique and participatory mapping to identify stakeholders and priorities.
Incorporated photo-elicitation to highlight sacred natural sites.
Successful implementation of access control measures improved socio-ecological conditions.
Community-led initiatives enhanced eco-literacy and environmental engagement through public outreach and signage.
PAR methods transformed environmental challenges into community opportunities.

Catherine M. Dzerefos (2026) studied this question.

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Participatory Action Research enhances environmental stewardship in a culturally significant area, suggesting transformative management solutions.