Stakeholders’ perceptions of participation in forest policy: A case study from Baden-Württemberg.

Highlights: [•] We explore perceptions of participation among forest policy actors in Baden-Württemberg. [•] Conservation groups are most positive, private land owners most skeptical about participation. [•] Within the State Forest Service, the perception of participation differs between administrative levels. [•] We found no indication of improved relationships between forest and conservation actors through participation. [•] Results suggest significant roadblocks to future participatory efforts in forest policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]