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Environmental Studies
Vassiliki Vlami, Ioannis P. Kokkoris, Stamatis Zogaris, George Kehayias, Panayotis Dimopoulos
Summary: This study reviewed the potential non-material benefits people may obtain from nature in Natura protected areas in Greece, presenting 22 proxy indicators and identifying hot spot sites for cultural ecosystem services. Additionally, a risk analysis mapped out potential conflicts due to proposed wind farm developments in the Natura sites.
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Ecology
Carlo Fezzi, Derek J. Ford, Kirsten L. L. Oleson
Summary: We developed a travel-cost random utility model to estimate the value of recreational ecosystem services provided by outdoor sites on Maui Island. Our results show that the coral bleaching event in 2014-2015 caused significant economic losses to Maui's residents and identified areas where coral reef restoration would maximize welfare gains. The study also suggests the use of access fees or green taxes to finance conservation measures.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Dawid Bedla, Wiktor Halecki
Summary: Blue-green infrastructure offers ecosystem services in cities; green areas help with water storage; translating scientific knowledge into design principles for resilience cities is vital; Sponge City protects against rainwater runoff and creates green jobs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Marius Kalinauskas, Katazyna Bogdzevic, Eduardo Gomes, Miguel Inacio, Damia Barcelo, Wenwu Zhao, Paulo Pereira
Summary: This study aims to map and assess the supply and demand of recreational culture ecosystem services (CES) in Vilnius. The results showed that natural recreational CES supply was highest in protected areas, while cultural recreational CES supply had the highest scores in the city centre. The demand for recreational CES was highest in the areas near the city centre. There was a mismatch between the supply and demand of natural recreational CES, but a match between the supply and demand of cultural recreational CES. Overall, it is important to preserve areas with high natural recreation CES supply and limit urban expansion, as well as improve public transport accessibility to reduce pollution and its impact on cultural heritage sites.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Forestry
Bau-Show Lin, Han-Chin Chang
Summary: Recreation ecosystem services (RES) are closely linked to human well-being and can also benefit biodiversity conservation. However, assessing and detecting the spatial matching of RES remains challenging. This study proposes a method to assess and detect the spatial matching relationship between RES supply and demand, and provide management information for protected areas.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chandra Prakash Morya, Milap Punia
Summary: The Southern and Eastern National Capital Region of Delhi is experiencing increasing urbanization, with urban sprawl activities more frequent than urban densification activities. The ecosystem services value is decreasing, with some services increasing while others, like food production and genetic resources, are decreasing. Prioritizing conservation and enrichment of critical ecosystems will lead to sustainable development of urban ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcis Saklaurs, Agnese Anta Liepina, Didzis Elferts, Aris Jansons
Summary: Riparian forests act as transitional zones between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and their management is crucial for promoting ecological functions. A study in Latvia found that riverine forests were less popular for recreation compared to other types of forests, with walking and swimming being the most popular activities. Issues related to forests and water bodies were not the main concerns for respondents, with obstructed fish movement being recognized as the most important problem. Dynamic river basin and river bank management could help restore suitable locations for recreational activities and improve riparian ecosystems.
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Environmental Sciences
Kyle Manley, Benis N. Egoh
Summary: This study uses social media data and machine learning to predict the impact of climate change on non-urban recreation in California. The research finds that currently popular summer recreation areas will become more suitable, while unpopular areas will become less suitable for recreation. These results have significant implications for land management and can be used to provide sustainable nature recreation opportunities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
O. Llanos-Paez, V Acuna
Summary: The study found that social perceptions towards flow permanency affect recreational use of waterways. Due to the undervaluation of temporary waterways being a major threat, actions need to be taken to change this social perception.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Ecology
Johanna Breyne, Marc Dufrene, Kevin Marechal
Summary: This paper suggests integrating and refining the concept of 'socio-cultural values' within ecosystem services assessments to clarify the importance of services, and demonstrate the potential of 'socio-cultural values' to consider a wide range of actors' opinions and improve decision-making legitimacy and consensus-building.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew G. E. Mitchell, Richard Schuster, Aerin L. Jacob, Dalal E. L. Hanna, Camille Ouellet Dallaire, Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne, Elena M. Bennett, Bernhard Lehner, Kai M. A. Chan
Summary: The study developed new methods to integrate ecosystem service capacity with human demand and access indicators, identifying important areas for three key ecosystem services in Canada. The research found weak overlap between locations of ecosystem service capacity and actual service providing areas, with limited hotspots for multiple services in the country. The study highlights the need to focus conservation and ecosystem service management actions on areas where critical services that directly benefit people are conserved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Rachael C. Edwards, Brendon M. H. Larson, Andrew Church
Summary: Green spaces are essential for the well-being of urban communities, with nature providing Cultural Ecosystem Benefits (CEB) to outdoor recreational experiences. A study conducted in London's Lee Valley Regional Park found that there were variations in CEB based on ethnicity and preferences for different types of green spaces. However, both white and minority ethnic users derived similar CEB from urban green spaces, with peace and relaxation being the primary benefits.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Hongjuan Zhang, Zhicheng Zhang, Guanpeng Dong, Zhonglei Yu, Kang Liu
Summary: This study conducted assessments on the supply and demand matching of ecorecreation services (ERSs) in the Fenghe River watershed. The results showed an increase in both supply and demand from 2000 to 2018, with demand growth outpacing supply growth. Supply-demand matching varied by spatial scale, with urban areas experiencing ERS supply deficits. By considering the overall state of ERSs at a larger scale and implementing more accurate management measures at a smaller scale, effective management of ERSs can be achieved. Developing agriculture-based cultural landscapes is also identified as an effective approach to support sustainable land use management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Lingua, Nicholas C. Coops, Verena C. Griess
Summary: Conventionally, forest management plans have focused on wood provision, but political agendas have recognized the importance of cultural ecosystem services like recreation. However, including these values in plans is challenging, requiring new methodologies. In this study, we use remote sensing technology and social media data to map and assess the recreational potential of BC's provincial parks system, finding that topography is the most influential factor in activity choice.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Hongqiang Jiang, Wenjun Wu, Jinnan Wang, Weishan Yang, Yueming Gao, Yang Duan, Guoxia Ma, Chunsheng Wu, Jiacheng Shao
Summary: Ecosystem services valuation is crucial in improving stewardship and global terrestrial GEP values range from 108-187 trillion USD in 2017, with majority coming from regulating services. Top countries like Brazil, the United States, China, Canada, and Russia have highest GEP values mainly from climate regulation and water conservation services.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
David M. Martin, John W. Labadie, N. Leroy Poff
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Ecology
David M. Martin
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
David M. Martin, Amy N. Piscopo, Marnita M. Chintala, Timothy R. Gleason, Walter Berry
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David M. Martin, Marisa Mazzotta, Justin Bousquin
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Ecology
D. M. Martin, M. Mazzotta
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
David M. Martin, Amy N. Piscopo, Marnita M. Chintala, Timothy R. Gleason, Walter Berry
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David M. Martin, Fred A. Johnson
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David M. Martin, Jackie A. Specht, Michelle R. Canick, Kelly L. Leo, Kathleen Freeman
Summary: Decision analysis was used in habitat and community resilience planning in Maryland, USA, focusing on identifying high-value conservation planning units in the Lower Eastern Shore. Through sensitivity analysis and the Pareto efficiency principle, tradeoffs between habitat protection and community engagement were revealed, with four Pareto efficient units identified in the study.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David M. Martin, Amy D. Jacobs, Chase McLean, Michelle R. Canick, Kathleen Boomer
Summary: Wetland restoration is crucial for water quality and climate resilience. However, the lack of consideration for tradeoffs at large scales limits decision-making capacity. This study demonstrates the use of structured decision making (SDM) to evaluate various restoration options and provides guidance for large-scale restoration decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
David M. Martin, Joshua G. Goldstein, David R. Smith, Jessica Musengezi, Jessie G. Rountree, G. A. Pabodha Galgamuwa, Aileen Craig, Michelle Dietz, Caitlin Kerr
Summary: Biodiversity and human well-being strategies depend on people's thinking. We tested the value-focused thinking (VFT) framework with conservation planning teams and found that it resulted in high-quality strategies and participant satisfaction. Our materials related to VFT were scalable and could be used by newly trained facilitators. Participants with previous conservation planning experience were equally or more satisfied with their VFT strategies compared to previous strategies. Our results highlight the advantages of using VFT in the development and evaluation of conservation planning frameworks.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Melissa Clark, Kimberly R. Hall, David M. Martin, Braven Beaty, Stephen Lloyd, G. A. Pabodha Galgamuwa, Rebecca Shirer, Christopher L. Zimmerman, Kathryn M. Shallows
Summary: Restoring landscape connectivity is crucial for preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. This study developed a decision-focused process for prioritizing restoration sites in the Appalachian Mountains, USA, by incorporating connectivity enhancement. The methods were developed collaboratively by scientists and local decision-makers, highlighting the importance of area-specific decisions.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
David M. Martin
Summary: This study introduces a decision-analytic framework for prioritizing conservation strategies by combining direct and indirect preference-elicitation methods and analyzing inconsistencies between them. Results indicate that understanding potential bias in the direct method and clarifying assumptions in the indirect method can reduce inconsistencies, providing useful insights for decision-making.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
