Factors Affecting the Beneficiaries Participation in the Implementation of Range Manegment Plans in Kiasar Watershed, Sari County

Participation of beneficiaries in the restoration and protection of watersheds is very important. This research aimed to investigate the factors affecting beneficiaries' participation in the implementation of rangeland management plans on Kiasar Watershed in the of Sari County. This research was a descriptive-survey type based on the simple random sampling method. The surveyed population consisted of 361 beneficiaries of the Kiasar Watershed of which 73 were selected according to the Cochran formula. The required data were collected through filled questionnaires based on the Likert Spectrum Form and analyzed using the SPSS ver.19. analyses provided the Pearson correlation coefficient, the ANOV, and the multivariat regressions. The Results indicated that the level of participation in implementing the plans was moderate. Moreover, there were no significant differences between the participants based on their education level, wealth and degree of cooperation in achieving the objectives of the plans. Results Participation in the range management plans was positively correlated with the education level, wealth and social status. A significant finding of this research is awareness of the successfully implemented range management plans encourages the active participation of the beneficiaries in executing new projects.