Invandrare i tätortsnära natur
kvalitativa intervjuer angående natursyn och nyttjande samt förslag till åtgärder
The aim of this study is to show how immigrants perceive and utilize Swedish nature. The
study also intends to make suggestions on how immigrants can be encouraged to use nature
close to where they live. The methods are qualitative interviews, group interviews and
participant observations.
The results show that immigrants are a very heterogeneous group and there is no distinct
immigrant-specific perspective. Although they are all immigrants their lifestyle widely vary. Their reasons for not going out into nature are diverse. Such reasons are the following: lack of friends, lack of time, poor weather, unpleasant environment and fear of being attacked. They also feel insecure in a new environment.
Much can be done to improve the situation. Information, preferably oral, and organized
activities are good ways to get immigrants to take part in their environment. This can be done through guided tours, organized trips, picnics and parties. Given a larger perspective it is essential that they learn Swedish, get a job and become part of the community.