Visual Preferences for Slope Greening and Stabilization Techniques: the Case Study of Northern Part of Okinawa Island, Japan

A preference for natural, unstructured roadside vegetation emerges as the top choice for slope greening and stabilization techniques on forest roads in Okinawa, Japan. This finding underscores the importance of balancing aesthetic appeal with functional safety, particularly as recreational use of these routes increases. The study, involving 143 survey responses, reveals that public visual preferences vary significantly based on socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, and residential location. While scenic quality is highly valued, respondents prioritize safety even more, highlighting a critical consideration for roadside management in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima, and Iriomote Islands. The research employs non-parametric analyses to explore these preferences, offering actionable insights for sustainable tourism and infrastructure planning.

Hattori, H., Konoshima, M., & Surová, D. (2022). Visual Preferences for Slope Greening and Stabilization Techniques: the Case Study of Northern Part of Okinawa Island, Japan. Formath, 21(0), n. https://doi.org/10.15684/formath.21.003