This paper addresses two fundamental questions: "What is the nature of environmental perception?" and "What is the relationship between perceived environmental change and environmental action?" The questions are approached by analyzing the dimensions of environmental experience into four major categories: the environment as external object, as representation of self, as embodiment of value, and as arena for action.
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