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Youth views on environmental changes, the future of the environment, and stewardship: The case of a canadian coastal community

Abstract:

This article discusses and provides insights concerning rural youth's perceptions of their natural environment and the future role of rural youths in environmental stewardship. Insights are based on two focus groups with youths 17-24 years of age living in an isolated coastal Canadian community. The youths expressed a strong attachment to place, as well as a concern for local, natural resources. However, because of the economic instability of their local community, many youths are planning a future in places far away with more lucrative employment and education opportunities. We suggest that strategies need to be developed that allow youths to engage in environmental stewardship activities "fromaway." Some suggestions for "virtual stewardship" are discussed. © 2011 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.