conservation of endangered indigenous species through economic incentives adaptable to local communities

The cultivation project of kelussia odoratissima in central zagros was initiated to promote the sustainable use of rangelands, develop economically viable secondary products, mitigate soil erosion, and support marginal farmers while preserving the habitat of this endangered species. a total of 85 participants in the kelussia cultivation project were surveyed to identify the key motivational factors influencing their engagement. using a logit regression model in shazam software, the study found that the most significant factors at the 1% statistical level were the desire to conduct new experiments and the willingness to participate in similar projects. additionally, factors such as satisfaction with received assistance, agricultural experience, education, age, marital status, and gender (female) were significant at the 5% level in influencing project acceptance. the highest weighted aggregated elasticity was observed for the desire to conduct new experiments variable. a 1% increase in new project opportunities resulted in a 0.93% increase in participation willingness, while female participation increased the probability of engagement by 0.014%. given the economic potential of rangelands, it is recommended that future studies examine the socio-economic factors influencing project acceptance to enhance sustainable conservation efforts. the cultivation project of kelussia odoratissima in central zagros was initiated to promote the sustainable use of rangelands, develop economically viable secondary products, mitigate soil erosion, and support marginal farmers while preserving the habitat of this endangered species. a total of 85 participants in the kelussia cultivation project were surveyed to identify the key motivational factors influencing their engagement. using a logit regression model in shazam software, the study found that the most significant factors at the 1% statistical level were the desire to conduct new experiments and the willingness to participate in similar projects. additionally, factors such as satisfaction with received assistance, agricultural experience, education, age, marital status, and gender (female) were significant at the 5% level in influencing project acceptance. the highest weighted aggregated elasticity was observed for the desire to conduct new experiments variable. a 1% increase in new project opportunities resulted in a 0.93% increase in participation willingness, while female participation increased the probability of engagement by 0.014%. given the economic potential of rangelands, it is recommended that future studies examine the socio-economic factors influencing project acceptance to enhance sustainable conservation efforts.