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{"title":"Strategic Adaptive Management for Transparency, Accountability and Learning: Insights from More Than a Quarter Century of Practice","authors":"Dirk J. Roux,&nbsp;Richard T. Kingsford,&nbsp;Jessica Cockburn","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02272-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00267-025-02272-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Adaptive management has long been advocated as a framework of choice for addressing the complexities and uncertainties of natural resource management. Despite its theoretical appeal, successful implementation remains elusive, with many documented barriers and limited operational examples. This paper examines Strategic Adaptive Management (SAM), a long-running adaptive management program originating from the Kruger National Park in South Africa. SAM’s formulation in the 1990s drew on principles from value-based business planning and adaptive management, emphasizing the co-defining of a desired state or aspirational outcome that incorporates societal values, management pragmatism and scientific rigor. Following a case study approach, we analyze SAM’s conceptual evolution and geographic spread through a bibliographic synthesis including operational and trialed case examples spanning rivers, protected areas and rural landscapes. We identify three parallel streams of development, in South Africa’s national parks, Australia and the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Experiences, including strengths and weaknesses, from these streams were used to characterize present-day SAM and its iterative cycles of envisioning a desired state, considering management options, implementing actions, reviewing outcomes and adapting, alongside omnipresent co-learning and reflection. Additionally, the paper contextualizes SAM within the broad application of adaptive management, including active- and passive adaptive management, adaptive co-management and Conservation Standards, highlighting similarities and opportunities for cross-learning. Our synthesis underscores SAM’s transparency, scalability and value in fostering stakeholder collaboration and co-learning across diverse environmental contexts. SAM offers a robust framework for achieving strategic, vision-oriented management amidst uncertainty, even with implementation challenges.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":"75 10","pages":"2521 - 2539"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00267-025-02272-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144999379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the Impact of Diverse Driving Factors on Carbon Stock Variability in Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of West Bengal, India.","authors":"Dipankar Bera, Nilanjana Das Chatterjee, Santanu Dinda, Subrata Ghosh, Sudip Bera, Mrinmay Mandal, Vivek Dhiman, Akash Kashyap, Mohamed Zhran","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02274-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-025-02274-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forest landscapes play a significant role in both global and local carbon cycles, mitigating climate change by sequestering atmospheric carbon. To maintain carbon stock and enhance sequestration from the atmosphere, it is important to quantify the effects of driving factors on carbon stock. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the effects of storing factors, maintaining factors, and disturbing factors on carbon stock, and to analyze the individual and combined effects of multiple factors. All-subsets regression and hierarchical partitioning methods were used to analyze the driving factors of carbon stock. A total of nine subset regression models were developed with different combinations of driving factors. The combination of five driving factors, such as tree density, tree diameter at breast height (DBH), canopy cover, Terrain Ruggedness Index, and distance from agricultural land gave the optimum model and explained almost 79% (R² = 0.791) of the variability in carbon stock. Storing factors contributed a total of 68.637% to the optimum model, followed by maintaining factors (8.314%) and disturbing factors (23.049%). However, canopy cover was the most dominant factor, while tree density and diversity were essential factors that exerted an influence on tree DBH, tree height, tree basal diameter (BD), and canopy cover. Furthermore, regular monitoring and management of forests near built-up and agricultural areas are required to improve carbon stock. These findings may aid in developing scientific management strategies, and methodological setup can be used in other geographical regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144991111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Marine Photovoltaic Industry Development: A Review of its Impact on Aquatic Environmental Elements and Future Perspectives.","authors":"Zifan Fang, Peng Wang, Jingru Zhou, Haowei Xu, Kaixuan Zheng, Ngai Weng Chan, Jingchao Shi, Hao Shi, Xu Ma, Fei Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02275-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-025-02275-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With renewables, marine photovoltaic (PV) harnessing solar energy gains momentum, promising vast ocean space for power generation with significant benefits.Recent studies indicate that while marine PV systems are designed to address environmental challenges, they can also cause unintended ecological consequences. Mitigating potential negative impacts on aquatic environments has therefore become a critical research priority. This study focuses on three key aspects of these environments: trace elements, water temperature, and aquatic organisms. It provides a critical review of the literature based on a systematic search and a bibliometric analysis of 406 relevant publications on marine PV systems. The main conclusions include the following: (1) The marine PV industry has huge development potentials, and the installed capacity is anticipated to grow by more than 22% annually. (2) In terms of trace elements in water, the installation of piled PV power station will inevitably disturb the underwater sediments, reducing the water's transparency and cause pollution to the water body;(3) In terms of water temperature, different PV layouts on the same water surface will produce diverse cumulative effects temporally and spatially. Consequently, PV power plant operations alter water temperature, thereby impacting seawater hydrology; and (4) In terms of aquatic organisms, PV plant deployment alters water light distribution, directly impacting phytoplankton and zooplankton abundance, vertical spread, and size, thereby affecting biological growth. The problems are discussed and summarized to foster sustainable progress in marine PV development. Despite these efforts, current research still lacks comprehensive analysis of emerging pollutants such as microplastics and long-term ecological impacts. Future work should prioritize interdisciplinary studies that integrate field experiments, ecosystem modeling, and policy frameworks to ensure the sustainable deployment of marine PV systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144991143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Change in Formal and Informal Forest Management Institutions Induced by Health Shocks-A Global Systematic Review.","authors":"Ametus Kuuwill, Jude Ndzifon Kimengsi, Lukas Giessen","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02250-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00267-025-02250-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Studies on the impact of health shocks in (re)shaping forest management institutions exist, albeit fragmented. Similarly, significant knowledge gaps exist regarding conceptualizing health shocks, the mechanisms and outcomes of forest-linked institutional change, and the methods used so far. We review regional variations in conceptualizing forest management institutions and institutional change that are linked to health shocks. Further, we studied the mechanism of institutional change and outcome in the context of health shocks and evaluated the yet-to-be-filled methodological gaps. Using the critical eco-health approach and an institutional analysis framework, we systematically review 70 empirically conducted studies. Descriptive and directed content analysis was employed in the data analysis. First, we found that health shocks are predominantly conceptualized as pandemics in Asia and epidemic in Africa. Forest management institutions are viewed through the process dimension lens, with informal processes more prevalent in Africa and formal processes dominant in other regions. Second, health shocks have primarily induced new formal forest management institutions while eroding informal ones in Asia and Africa. Thirdly, these institutional changes are linked with negative ecological and economic outcomes in the developing subregions, particularly in Asia, followed by Africa and Latin America. Finally, most studies employed the qualitative and single case study approaches, potentially limiting the findings' generalizability. Our study establishes a gap in understanding the power dynamics and political process of institutional change in the context of health shocks. Future studies should use a multiple-case study approach, mixed methods, and actor-centred analysis of forest management institutional compliance during health shocks.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of an Urban Aquifer Under Stress: Rare Earth Elements Fractionation and Human Health Implications.","authors":"K M Ochoa-Guerrero, P F Rodriguez-Espinosa, E Martinez-Tavera, V Balaram, M P Jonathan","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02258-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00267-025-02258-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluates the hydrogeochemical behavior and groundwater quality under significant anthropogenic pressure in a volcanic-carbonate aquifer, using trace elements and Rare Earth Elements (REE) as environmental tracers. A total of 25 samples from wells of different depths and flow rates in the city of Puebla were analyzed by ICP-MS. Positive Ce anomalies (18 samples with an average of 1.4) and negative Eu anomalies (7 samples with an average of 0.5) were directly related to local oxygen conditions, while positive Eu anomalies across all samples (avg. of 3.7) were determined to be influenced by rock weathering. An inverse correlation between REE concentrations and dynamic water level indicates that deeper and older waters contain higher levels of these elements. The Water Quality Index (WQI) classified 96% of samples as good to excellent quality, and the Human Health Risk Assessment revealed that over 70% of samples exceeded the non-carcinogenic threshold for arsenic. Four samples (2, 4, 22, and 24) exhibited distinct geochemical signatures not associated with well depth, yield, or quality indices. These anomalies suggest potential mixing with other water bodies, likely through vertical flow along microfractures, indicating vulnerability in the hydrogeological boundaries between units. The findings highlight both the aquifer system's current good quality and its underlying risk, using REE as tracers into water-rock interactions and contamination pathways. These findings emphasize the need for a comprehensive integration of geochemical data and groundwater system characterization to inform the development of scientifically grounded extraction and management strategies. Such an approach is essential to safeguard both groundwater quality and quantity, particularly in urbanizing regions facing water security challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"On-Site and Remote Sensing Assessment of Water Pollution in the Sokolov Coal Basin, Czech Republic.","authors":"Martin Berka, Markéta Hendrychová, Tomáš Klouček, Markéta Zikmundová, Kamila Svobodova","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02252-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-025-02252-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effective water pollution assessment is essential for promoting sustainable development, especially in mining regions, where water resources are frequently degraded. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and satellite imagery offer valuable tools for monitoring and evaluating surface water quality. This study aimed to compare the results of on-site water sampling with data obtained from multispectral images captured by UAVs and Sentinel-2 satellites, while also identifying the limitations of these methods. A total of 54 water samples were collected from two locations in the Sokolov coal basin in the Czech Republic during two field campaigns, in spring and autumn 2020. Concurrently, multispectral images were taken on-site using UAVs, and satellite images from Sentinel-2 satellites were also analyzed. The water samples were examined using atomic spectrometry to measure concentrations of iron, manganese, and sulfate ions. Statistically significant correlations were observed between sulfate (SO₄^2-) concentrations and all spectral bands of the Parrot Sequoia multispectral drone camera (positive correlation), as well as between total nitrogen (TN) and the B1 and B2 spectra (green and red) (negative correlation). This study has confirmed the effectiveness of remote sensing methods as faster and more cost-efficient tools for assessing the quality of surface water impacted by open-pit coal mining. UAVs were found to be more suitable for monitoring smaller areas (units of km²) due to their superior spatial resolution compared to satellite imagery, which makes them a valuable resource for detecting water pollution in localized environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shale Gas Production and Produced Water Management Policy: A Case Study of Southwestern Pennsylvania.","authors":"Young Gwan Lee, Levan Elbakidze, Shikha Sharma","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02270-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-025-02270-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Managing produced water in unconventional oil and gas (UOG) industry is a growing environmental challenge as shale development expands globally. This study evaluates the operational and economic impacts of restricting produced water disposal in southwestern Pennsylvania, where concerns over injection wells and evaporation ponds are rising. We develop a regional mixed-integer programming model calibrated using data from 11,217 wells between 2015 and 2022. The model evaluates regional UOG production response to three policy scenarios, including prohibition of evaporation ponds, injection wells, and both. Results show that these restrictions lead to some adjustments in operational strategies but do not significantly reduce gas production. Producers respond by changing the mix and timing of wells to be completed based on site specific characteristics. Across scenarios, cumulative shale gas production declines by at most 3.2%, and net revenues fall by up to 5.6%. Produced water recycling increases by up to 6.4%, while freshwater use decreases by up to 0.3%. These findings suggest that targeted produced water management regulations can support environmental protection without severely compromising shale gas production or regional profitability.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The \"Netweave-Approach\"-A Platform Combining Sociology, Resource Management and Psychology for Networking Conservation Stakeholders.","authors":"Felix Przesdzink, Marvin Frede, Florian Fiebelkorn","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02268-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-025-02268-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The \"Netweave Approach\" innovatively combines constructs from sociology, resource management, organizational psychology, and environmental psychology within a single framework and corresponding management tool to support regional management in facilitating effective interactions among environmental stakeholders. This interdisciplinary approach, uniting social network analysis, resource mapping, organizational culture assessment, environmental worldview evaluation and environmental risk perception measurement in a way previously unused, enables the development of a uniquely detailed database of environmental stakeholders. Through this system, regional managers can gain detailed insights into their stakeholder networks, which provides a robust foundation for a network consultation process that maximizes effective regional collaboration. In this paper, we present the theoretical foundations of the approach and the structure of the resulting framework and management tool. Furthermore, we explain the concept of network consultation operating in conjunction with the tool. As a practical summary, we compile the results of a preliminary implementation of a corresponding stakeholder platform in the city and district of Osnabrück in northwestern Germany. Finally, we discuss whether the Netweave Approach can be adapted to various regions and contexts, contributing to more coordinated and effective conservation initiatives in diverse regional contexts. We provide specific suggestions regarding aspects of the approach that would need to be adjusted when applied to other regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing spatial variability in land-use impacts on river water quality: a case study of the yura river watershed, Japan.","authors":"Minori Tokito, Satoshi Asano, Keitaro Fukushima, Kenta Watanabe, Izuru Saizen","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02269-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-025-02269-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents a novel approach to investigating the spatial relationship between land use and river water quality by applying Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR), which explicitly accounts for the nested structure of sub-watersheds-a factor that has been frequently overlooked in previous studies. The Yura River watershed in Japan was selected as the study site, and electrical conductivity (EC) was used as a comprehensive indicator of water quality. To reflect local land-use impacts, we introduced the difference in EC between upstream and downstream sampling points (ΔEC) and allocated it to individual sub-watershed polygons. By analyzing both irrigation and non-irrigation seasons, the study found that key land-use types, such as paddy fields, water bodies, and evergreen broadleaved forests, exert varying influences on water quality depending on the season and location. The GWR model outperformed global regression models in capturing spatial heterogeneity and reduced residual spatial autocorrelation, thereby validating its effectiveness in watershed-scale environmental analysis. Importantly, this study is the first to integrate GWR with ΔEC while considering the hierarchical structure of sub-watersheds. This framework enables more accurate identification of localized land-use effects on water quality, which are often masked in global models. The findings underscore the need for region-specific land-use management and offer methodological insights for improving watershed conservation strategies in heterogeneous landscapes. By highlighting both seasonal variation and spatial dependency, this study provides a useful toolset for environmental monitoring and supports the development of targeted, evidence-based watershed policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"eDNA Adoption: Weighing the Benefits and Challenges from Quebec Potential End-Users’ Perspective","authors":"Caroline Thivierge,&nbsp;Lynda Gagné,&nbsp;Limoilou-Amélie Renaud,&nbsp;Émilie Houde-Tremblay,&nbsp;Jérôme Dupras","doi":"10.1007/s00267-025-02267-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00267-025-02267-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The collection of environmental DNA (eDNA) is a relatively new, non-invasive and effective method for detecting the presence of rare or endangered species, invasive alien species, and monitoring fish and wildlife populations, thus contributing to better conservation of natural environments. Academic researchers are its main users. The reasons for its slow diffusion among other potential users remain poorly documented to date. This study aimed to characterize the barriers and levers to the adoption of eDNA by distinct types of end-users, depending on the contexts in which they operate. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 33 participants to document and analyze their perceptions of eDNA. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) inspired our analysis. Our findings revealed that potential end-users perceive the eDNA-based methods positively, although they are improvable. A lack of knowledge about its limitations and potential affects how useful eDNA is perceived to be and potential end-users’ confidence in its results. We propose action levers to increase potential end-users’ trust in the method and its compatibility with their current practices, and identify avenues to facilitate its diffusion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":543,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Management","volume":"75 10","pages":"2571 - 2582"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00267-025-02267-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}