{"title":"Transition from production to lifestyle farming: new management arrangements in Portuguese small farms","authors":"T. Pinto-Correia, M. Almeida, C. Gonzalez","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1329753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1329753","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In many rural landscapes of Europe, there is a transition taking place from the predominance of agriculture towards a much more diverse combination of different activities and consumption interests. In Mediterranean Europe, new combinations in management strategies are emerging, as the case study in Southern Portugal shows. Transition theory has been used to analyse how new smallholders’ profiles lead to the emergence of a niche. This niche is characterised by the emergence of new management arrangements in small-scale farms that are in danger of being driven out of production. Due to these new processes of transition, the pattern and character of the Mediterranean small farms mosaic landscape is maintained. This paper shows that for the new smallholders, farming is an important part of their activities. The paper also shows that by failing to recognise new types of farmers and their potential for innovation, the agricultural regime is missing an opportunity to reactivate the linkage between agriculture and social representations of the rural in a way that would suit the rural development paradigms of today. EDITED BY Davide Geneletti","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"136 - 146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1329753","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45993540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Peri, D. López, V. Rusch, G. Rusch, Y. M. Rosas, G. M. Martínez Pastur
{"title":"State and transition model approach in native forests of Southern Patagonia (Argentina): linking ecosystem services, thresholds and resilience","authors":"P. Peri, D. López, V. Rusch, G. Rusch, Y. M. Rosas, G. M. Martínez Pastur","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1304995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1304995","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The sustainable use of ñire forests requires knowledge of its dynamics and management to maintain long-term main forest ecosystem services. The aim of this work was to develop a structural–functional state and transition model for ñire forests in southern Patagonia. For this, provincial inventory information was analyzed together with information from permanent PEBANPA plots (plots of Ecology and Biodiversity, natural environments in Southern Patagonia) and studies of ecology and eco-physiology in ñire forests. This allowed the description of plant communities on these ecological sites and the history of natural disturbances. Seven states and 10 negative transitions were described, as well the factors that trigger transitions (levels of grazing, fire and intense logging). Mature forests with low grazing, no extractive activity and complete canopy cover (>70%) correspond to the reference state or condition of greater integrity, and grassland or murtillar (dominance of Empetrum rubrum) with forest loss is considered the most degraded state. Negative transitions determine the threshold crossings associated with the reduction or loss of resilience to the previous or original state. The development of state and transition models allows for early warnings of deterioration and is a tool to achieve more productive and environmental value. EDITED BY Christine Fürst","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"105 - 118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1304995","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47810785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Bezák, P. Mederly, Z. Izakovičová, J. Špulerová, C. Schleyer
{"title":"Divergence and conflicts in landscape planning across spatial scales in Slovakia: An opportunity for an ecosystem services-based approach?","authors":"P. Bezák, P. Mederly, Z. Izakovičová, J. Špulerová, C. Schleyer","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1305992","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1305992","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This paper provides a detailed analysis of environment policy implementation in national, regional and local landscape planning in Slovakia. The policy and strategic documents are assessed from the perspective of the ecosystem services (ES) concept which integrates environmental and economic objectives of the landscape planning. This paper builds on three main empirical elements: (1) review of key national policies in respect to landscape planning, (2) review of key local and regional planning, strategic and assessment documents, (3) stakeholder interviews and focus groups. Our results indicate that spatial planning and assessment processes in Slovakia based on legislation and regulations for individual sectors are mainly contradictory in some cases, rather than encompassing integrated (landscape) planning procedures. The ES concept has not been considered in any planning tools across scales. These results were found to be similar with respective EU policies, in which the limited uptake of the ES concept was also observed. Finally, the paper presents recommendations which can enhance spatial planning processes in Slovakia; using an ES-inspired integrated framework for landscape assessment and decision-making. Such improvement of planning and decision-making procedures can be exploited in real-world solutions, and provide long-term benefits for human well-being while still retaining links to ecosystem functions and processes. EDITED BY Sandra Luque","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"119 - 135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1305992","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49649752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ângelo Sil, F. Fonseca, João F. Gonçalves, J. Honrado, C. Marta-Pedroso, J. Alonso, M. Ramos, J. Azevedo
{"title":"Analysing carbon sequestration and storage dynamics in a changing mountain landscape in Portugal: insights for management and planning","authors":"Ângelo Sil, F. Fonseca, João F. Gonçalves, J. Honrado, C. Marta-Pedroso, J. Alonso, M. Ramos, J. Azevedo","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1297331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1297331","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT We assessed the effects of landscape change on the climate regulation ecosystem service in a mountain river basin of Portugal, through the quantification, valuation and mapping of carbon sequestration and storage. The analyses were based on land use and land cover (LULC) changes that took place between 1990 and 2006 and on expected changes defined by three LULC change scenarios for 2020. We used the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs model for scenario building and carbon assessment and valuation, and several modelling tools to assess past, current and future carbon in four different pools. Soil organic carbon data was obtained through an extensive sampling scheme across the entire study area. Recent (1990–2006) and expected landscape changes (2006–2020) affected considerably carbon sequestration and storage. Observed landscape changes generally promoted carbon sequestration and storage, and had a positive effect on the climate regulation ecosystem service, both biophysically and economically. Expected LULC changes further extend the capability of the landscape to increase carbon sequestration and storage in the near future. The carbon sequestered and stored in vegetation and soil contributes to avoid socio-economic damages from climate change, while increasing the economic value of particular LULC classes and the whole landscape. These results are essential to inform land planning, especially on how, where and when changes in landscapes may affect the provision of the climate regulation ecosystem service. EDITED BY Sandra Luque","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"104 - 82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1297331","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42879508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenges and opportunities of ecosystem service integration into land use planning in West Africa – an implementation framework","authors":"J. Inkoom, S. Frank, C. Fürst","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1296494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1296494","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Despite the benefit accrued from integrating ecosystem service (ES) concepts into modern land use planning (LUP) practices, approaches to mainstream the concept in West Africa remains a challenge. The objective of this paper is to develop a framework for integrating ESs into the LUP. We achieved this by using content analysis to search for ES keywords in land use planning policies and act (LUPPA) and to identify existing approaches for mainstreaming the ES approach using Ghana and Nigeria as case-study countries. Following, the SWOT analysis was used to highlight key strength and opportunities of the existing LUPPA, and the benefits the ES concept could offer to increase these strength and opportunities while uncovering the threats to the concepts application in the study location. We suggest the adoption of a transdisciplinary planning approach which integrates strategic environmental assessment and participatory planning and geographic information systems (GIS) approaches, and human resource capacity training of all relevant actors and stakeholders in the planning process on the principles and overall benefits of the ES concept as the way forward. Our framework was developed on the basis of these recommendations for adoption. EDITED BY Davide Geneletti","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"67 - 81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1296494","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46232202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Cebrián‐Piqueras, J. Trinogga, Celia Grande, V. Minden, M. Maier, M. Kleyer
{"title":"Interactions between ecosystem properties and land use clarify spatial strategies to optimize trade-offs between agriculture and species conservation","authors":"M. Cebrián‐Piqueras, J. Trinogga, Celia Grande, V. Minden, M. Maier, M. Kleyer","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1289245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1289245","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Species conservation and forage production are both important, yet conflicting components of sustainable grassland management. We modeled forage production and conservation value as dependents in a chain of responses and effects, starting with abiotic environmental conditions that affect the spatial distribution of land uses and biotic ecosystem properties. We asked which relationships in this causal chain determine trade-offs between forage production and conservation value. Abiotic and biotic ecosystem properties were recorded on 46 plots in the coastal marshes of Northwest Germany. Plant and bird conservation values were calculated using Red Lists, and sales of forage-based agricultural products were assessed by interviewing farmers. We used a structural equation model to determine responses and effects. Groundwater depth and salinity represent the ultimate causes for the spatial variation in sales and conservation value. The water gradient translated into more proximate causes, such as land-use intensity affecting aboveground net primary productivity, forage quality, and species richness. Plant species conservation and forage production were segregated along the water gradient, and both bird conservation and forage production depended on grassland management, albeit at different fertilization levels. Our study points to segregation and integration as two spatial strategies to react to trade-offs between services. EDITED BY Christine Fürst","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"53 - 66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1289245","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46362267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Managing for delicious ecosystem service under climate change: can United States sugar maple (Acer saccharum) syrup production be maintained in a warming climate?","authors":"S. Matthews, L. Iverson","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1285815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1285815","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is a highly valued tree in United States (US) and Canada, and its sap when collected from taps and concentrated, makes a delicious syrup. Understanding how this resource may be impacted by climate change and other threats is essential to continue management for maple syrup into the future. Here, we evaluate the current distribution of maple syrup production across twenty-three states within the US and estimate the current potential sugar maple resource based on tree inventory data. We model and project the potential habitat responses of sugar maple using a species distribution model with climate change under two future General Circulation Models (GCM) and emission scenarios and three time periods (2040, 2070, 2100). Our results show that under GFDL-A1Fi (high CO2 emissions), sugar maple habitat is projected to decline (mean ratio of future habitat to current habitat per state = 0.46, sd ± 0.33), which could lead to reduced maple syrup production per tree and nearly 5 million additional taps required to maintain current projection levels. If global emissions are reduced and follow a lower trajectory of warming (under PCM-B1), then habitat for the species may be maintained but would still require management intervention. Finally, our results point to regions, particularly along the northern tier, where both climate change impacts and currently developing sugar maple habitat may signify viable opportunities to increase maple syrup production. EDITED BY Christine Fürst","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"40 - 52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1285815","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45027182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Grunewald, Benjamin Richter, G. Meinel, H. Herold, R. Syrbe
{"title":"Proposal of indicators regarding the provision and accessibility of green spaces for assessing the ecosystem service “recreation in the city” in Germany","authors":"K. Grunewald, Benjamin Richter, G. Meinel, H. Herold, R. Syrbe","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2017.1283361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2017.1283361","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The paper summarises the multiple benefits of urban green spaces for city dwellers and provides an overview of proximity approaches and common key parameters for green-space quantification in cities. We propose indicators for the assessment of the ecosystem service ‘recreation in the city’ on a national scale. The calculation procedure, which takes into account the best available data sets in Germany, is explained. The determination of threshold values regarding green-space standards comprising type, size and distance is crucial to such studies. The results, the degree of provision with public green spaces in all German cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants (n = 182) and their accessibility, are presented. In total, green spaces are accessible for daily recreation for 74.3% of the inhabitants in German cities, which means that underprovision affects 8.1 million city dwellers. Some indicator details are shown for the examples of Wiesbaden and Stuttgart. Finally, we discuss the approach and values of the proposed and quantified indicators in a German and European context. EDITED BY Christine Fürst","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"26 - 39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2017.1283361","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41771600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Dick, P. Verweij, E. Carmen, R. Rodela, C. Andrews
{"title":"Testing the ecosystem service cascade framework and QUICKScan software tool in the context of land use planning in Glenlivet Estate Scotland","authors":"J. Dick, P. Verweij, E. Carmen, R. Rodela, C. Andrews","doi":"10.1080/21513732.2016.1268648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2016.1268648","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The concept of ecosystem services has been extensively studied in recent decades. Most studies have focused on describing the specific aspects such as production, spatial extent, valuation of services and the trade-off between services. Few studies however assess the practitioners’ views on the frameworks, models or tools developed. In this paper, we report on a multi-stakeholder workshop where two tools were tested (i) the ecosystem service cascade framework was tested as a means to frame the issues and (ii) a participatory-spatial modelling method, QUICKScan, was tested as an aid to support discussion over natural resource management and planning in a multi-use landscape. A focused group discussion was utilised to determine stakeholders’ views of the cascade framework and pre- and post-workshop questionnaires quantified the stakeholders’ views of the QUICKScan method. The stakeholders identified both positive and negative aspects of both tools. The diversity of views expressed were associated with (i) the past experience of the individual with the issues discussed, (ii) the technical aspects of the tools i.e. the ability with GIS and (iii) the level of new shared knowledge they reported acquiring on the day which was related to their initial knowledge of the issue and area studied. EDITED BY Davide Geneletti","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"13 1","pages":"12 - 25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/21513732.2016.1268648","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48147658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deepthi Hebbale, M. Chandran, N. Joshi, T. Ramachandra
{"title":"Energy and Food Security from Macroalgae","authors":"Deepthi Hebbale, M. Chandran, N. Joshi, T. Ramachandra","doi":"10.1080/09766901.2017.1351511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09766901.2017.1351511","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Macroscopic marine macroalgae is on the verge of becoming popular due to its suitability as potential feedstock for biofuel production as well as supplements for food items. Seaweeds are rich in protein, dietary fibres and phytochemicals used to enhance the nutritional quality of the food products. The increasing dema nd over renewable and sustainable energy source without compromising on food and land resources can be fulfilled by seaweeds as they are fast growing, high biomass yielding with higher productivity compared to other conventional biomass feedstock. Exploratory survey in the Aghanashini estuary, West Coast of India, has revealed the potential of seaweeds as raw material for both food and energy security in the country. Indian peninsula, with its large coastline, attempts of seaweed cultivation would aid as an important opportunity for better livelihood and income. Unexplored potentials of seaweed resources are to be realised in coastal regions of Karnataka state.","PeriodicalId":31680,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services Management","volume":"59 1","pages":"1 - 11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79932843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}