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Table 3 Frequency of workshop participant proposals for theme names relating to valued forest features.

From: New Zealand school children’s perceptions of local forests and the Montréal Process Criteria and Indicators: comparing local and international value systems

Category

Themes

Number of schools identifying theme topics (maximum = 6)

A. Biodiversity

Native plants

5

Animals

Creatures

Nature

5

Nature and the world

B. Human needs

Clean water

3

Needs

2

C. Forest stewardship

Forests are protected

1

D. Social wellbeing

Looks good

3

Fresh air

2

Smell

2

Recreation

3

Outdoor activities

3

E. Environmental context

Water

3

F. Social benefits—recreation

Hunting

1

G. Economic and institutional issues

4 × 4s

1

Work

1

Logging

1