Journal of the Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas

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Alizadeh Z, Pourramezan E, Molaei Hashtjin N. Explaining the Role of Local Management in the Physical-Spatial Developments of the Villages of Rudsar County. JGSMA 2020; 1 (3) :81-95
URL: http://gsma.lu.ac.ir/article-1-78-en.html

Rural management has played a significant role in the development of the country's villages since its formation and the provision of services to the villagers. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to investigate and explain the role of local management in the physical-spatial developments of Rudsar villages in Gilan Province. The research method was descriptive-analytical and the data collection method was field study (questionnaire) and library. The statistical population of this study consists of 187 villages of Rudsar city. The sample size was calculated by random-quota sampling method based on the geographical areas of the county (coastal, plains, foothills and mountains), which included 20% of the villages with rural areas. These villages were selected after being classified into three population classes and a total of 345 questionnaires were completed in 36 villages. Data were analyzed using SPSS20 software and one-sample t-test. Findings showed that Rudsar County, like other counties of Gilan province, has management in the form of rural municipalities. The villagers have shortcomings and problems in institutional and managerial affairs, and in general the management situation in the village is moderate to very good. The issue of changing land use of agricultural and horticultural practices in Rudsar County and even in most areas of Gilan Province is clearly visible due to the massive and spontaneous nature of tourism (construction of welfare complexes, rural parks, etc.). Also, according to the results, the participation and cooperation of villagers with relevant agencies in maintaining and providing roads located in the rural areas of the highest importance and improving the rural environment for the welfare of local residents the lowest importance in the role of local management in physical-spatial development of villages.