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Ecology
Pierre Scemama, Remi Mongruel, Charlene Kermagoret, Denis Bailly, Antoine Carlier, Patrick Le Mao, Et Diane Vaschalde
Summary: This study conducted stakeholder consultation for the assessment of marine ecosystems in France, using a combination of workshops and online questionnaires. The results provided guidance for decision-making and addressing discrepancies between stakeholders' perceptions and scientific knowledge, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder consultation in supporting ES assessment.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eszter Tanacs, Agnes Vari, Akos Bede-Fazekas, Andras Baldi, Edina Csakvari, Anett Endredi, Veronika Fabok, Livia Kisne Fodor, Marton Kiss, Peter Koncz, Aniko Kovacs-Hostyanszki, Janos Meszaros, Laszlo Pasztor, Rita Rezneki, Tibor Standovar, Zita Zsembery, Katalin Torok
Summary: The assessment of ecosystems in Hungary revealed the importance of natural areas, particularly native forests, in providing a wide range of services. Forest management should consider multiple services. Areas in better condition provide more services at an outstanding level.
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Environmental Sciences
Eszter Tanacs, Marta Belenyesi, Robert Lehoczki, Robert Pataki, Otto Petrik, Tibor Standovar, Laszlo Pasztor, Annamaria Laborczi, Gabor Szatmari, Zsolt Molnar, Akos Bede-Fazekas, Imelda Somodi, Daniel Kristof, Aniko Kovacs-Hostyanszki, Katalin Torok, Livia Kisne Fodor, Zita Zsembery, Zoltan Friedl, Gergely Maucha
Summary: High-resolution ecosystem maps can improve policy implementation efficiency, but challenges related to data and methods make such maps scarce for nationwide analyses. The new Ecosystem Map of Hungary offers solutions to typical challenges of national-scale ecosystem mapping, providing a detailed map with a hierarchical typology.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Civil
Chloe Wardropper, Andrea Brookfield
Summary: Global variability in water quantity and quality has the potential to impact various systems and sectors, posing risks to economic stability, human health, and environmental sustainability. Water decision-support systems (DSS) have been developed to aid in the sustainable management of water resources. These systems vary in terms of their focus, spatial and temporal scales, data formats, and target audiences. However, there has been limited evaluation and review of these tools.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nicolas Grondard, Lars Hein, Lenny G. J. Van Bussel
Summary: The study assessed how SEEA EA can support monitoring and evaluation of environmental objectives, focusing on nitrogen pollution and farmland biodiversity in the Netherlands. The Dutch SEEA EA accounts include only half of the indicators essential for assessing farming effects on natural capital and ecosystem services. However, gaps in the accounts can be filled with other environmental monitoring data, and potential exists to enhance CAP monitoring and evaluation.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Desiree Tommasi, Yvonne deReynier, Howard Townsend, Chris J. Harvey, William H. Satterthwaite, Kristin N. Marshall, Isaac C. Kaplan, Stephanie Brodie, John C. Field, Elliott L. Hazen, Stefan Koenigstein, Joshua Lindsay, Kathleen Moore, Barbara Muhling, Lisa Pfeiffer, James A. Smith, Jonathan Sweeney, Brian Wells, Michael G. Jacox
Summary: The disconnect between modeling and management needs poses a significant challenge in using information and ideas generated through ecosystem models and analyses for ecosystem-based fisheries management. A case study from the U.S. West Coast showcases a process to identify management priorities, evaluate potential ecosystem models and analyses, and address policy needs, highlighting the importance of structured, iterative, and interactive communication between managers, stakeholders, and modelers.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Zhao, Jose Luis Gabriel, Jose Antonio Rodriguez Martin, Zhe Feng, Kening Wu
Summary: Soil provides diverse ecosystem services, but the pursuit of productive functions has led to soil degradation. This study evaluated soil functional supply and interactions in different regions of China using integrated assessment models and Bayesian belief networks. The findings identified key factors influencing soil function supply and highlighted the importance of considering trade-offs and synergies among different soil functions.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kanayo K. Ogujiuba, Maria Eggink, Ebenezer Olamide
Summary: Studies in South Africa show that SMEs face challenges in obtaining financing and accessing business support, which hinder their growth and survival. This article investigates the combined effects of financing and business support on the business environment of South African SMEs. The findings highlight the need for more research and the importance of government policies and programs to improve SMEs' access to financing and information flow.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nguyet Anh Dang, Rubianca Benavidez, Stephanie Anne Tomscha, Ho Nguyen, Dung Duc Tran, Diep Thi Hong Nguyen, Ho Huu Loc, Bethanna Marie Jackson
Summary: This study examines the application of a high-resolution ecosystem services modeling approach in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta and suggests directions for further improvements to the model. The results highlight spatial variations in ecosystem services across the VMD, providing support for the implementation of nature-based solutions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tatiana Marquina, Diana Hackenburg, Hannah Duray, Brendan Fisher, Rachelle K. Gould
Summary: This study examined whether messages emphasizing values associated with ecosystem services would result in different responses among different audiences in terms of policy support or behavior change. The results showed that personal characteristics had a stronger effect on conservation beliefs than the framing of values. Political orientation interacted with the importance of conservation in complex ways, and conservation practitioners could enhance their communication effectiveness by incorporating relational values and tailoring messages to different audiences.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Hubert Palus, Martina Krahulcova, Jan Parobek
Summary: The research indicates that certification is perceived as a supportive tool for ecosystem services, and certified forest owners are well aware of the objectives of sustainable forest management. Regardless of the size of the managed forest area and the type of the implemented certification scheme, forest certification is mainly seen as a tool to enhance company image, commitment to environmental responsibility, and promote sustainable forest management.
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Engineering, Civil
P. Martinez-Santos, H. F. Aristizabal, S. Diaz-Alcaide, V Gomez-Escalonilla
Summary: This study utilized machine learning to predict water bodies in a western Colombian catchment, demonstrating better performance in flat regions and decreased accuracy in mountainous areas.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Jamie C. Tam, Courtenay E. Parlee, Jill Campbell-Miller, Manuel Bellanger, Jacob Bentley, Vahab Pourfaraj, Evan J. Andrews, Sondra L. Eger, Adam M. Cook, Gabrielle Beaulieu
Summary: Understanding social-ecological systems is crucial for ecosystem-based management. Integrated ecosystem assessments are a key decision support framework for providing scientific advice in this field. While indicators derived from economics, anthropology, and sociology capture the human dimensions in social-ecological systems, there is a need for greater utilization of a wider range of social sciences and humanities. The integration of these disciplines can enhance ecosystem assessments through various means and contribute to the advancement of ecosystem-based management.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Ponton-Cevallos, Nathaly Ramirez-Valarezo, Mireya Pozo-Cajas, Gabriela Rodriguez-Jacome, Gabriela Navarrete-Forero, Nicolas Moity, Gonzalo Villa-Cox, Jorge Ramirez-Gonzalez, Maria Jose Barragan-Paladines, Jorge R. Bermudez-Monsalve, Peter L. M. Goethals
Summary: Mangroves provide multiple ecosystem services to coastal communities and their fisheries. This study explored the cultural benefits and local ecological knowledge (LEK) of fishers in the Galapagos regarding mangroves. The findings showed the importance of LEK in understanding the habitat-dependence relationships among fishery taxa, connectivity among habitats, and productivity spatial patterns. The study also highlighted the potential for ecosystem-based fisheries management and mangrove protection using fishers' LEK.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ezequiel Gonzalez, Martin Strobl, Petr Jansta, Tomas Hovorka, Tomas Kadlec, Michal Knapp
Summary: Creating unsown patches in agricultural fields can increase parasitoid species richness and abundance, providing important resources for natural enemies of crop pests and supporting greater biodiversity. Additionally, unsown patches in oilseed rape fields are more significant during crop senescence, potentially aiding in pest control and enhancing agricultural ecosystem stability.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)