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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lingge Zhang, Ningke Hu
Summary: This study analyzed the spatiotemporal variation of ecosystem services in the Heihe River Basin and the characteristics of ecosystem services under the terrain gradient effect using the InVEST model. The results showed significant variations in ecosystem services under different terrain conditions, highlighting the remarkable impact of terrain gradient effect on ecosystem services in inland watersheds.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Subham Mukherjee, Pradip Kumar Sikdar, Sukdeb Pal, Brigitta Schuett
Summary: The wetland area in Kolkata and its peri-urban wetlands has significantly reduced in the past 10 years due to conversion for various purposes such as urban expansion, but still supports urban water security by providing sufficient ecosystem services. This study emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between water resource exploitation and ecosystem services for securing urban water future and conservation.
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Environmental Sciences
Itxaso Ruiz, Joao Pompeu, Antonio Ruano, Paloma Franco, Stefano Balbi, Maria J. Sanz
Summary: In the face of water scarcity, soil erosion, and declining biodiversity, the Mediterranean basin needs to coordinate the management of its nearly hundred coastal watersheds. We propose an integrated approach using socio-ecologic modeling with Sustainable Land Management (SLM) options at the watershed scale to enhance the functioning of multiple Ecosystem Services (ES). This approach is tested in the Mijares watershed in eastern Spain.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diana Carolina Huertas Bernal, Ratna Chrismiari Purwestri, Mayang Christy Perdana, Miroslav Hajek, Meryem Tahri, Petra Palatova, Miroslava Hochmalova
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of forest cover and water body changes in the Czech Republic on freshwater provision, finding an increase in forest cover and water bodies but a negative effect of drought from 2014 to 2018 on surface water supply. Public perception of forest ecosystem services is influenced by education level and age.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mengistie Kindu, Trang Le Ngoc Mai, Logan Robert Bingham, Jose G. Borges, Jens Abildtrup, Thomas Knoke
Summary: This paper reviews the latest scientific knowledge on auctioning approaches for ecosystem services (ES). The results show that most academic work focuses on reverse auctions, but there are also forward and mixed mechanisms. The authors critically analyze the advantages and challenges for each approach and emphasize the importance of addressing transaction costs and accessibility for participants and agencies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sheikh Adil Edrisi, Amit Kumar Bundela, Vivek Verma, Pradeep Kumar Dubey, Purushothaman Chirakkuzhyil Abhilash
Summary: Land degradation has significant impacts on ecosystem services and human livelihoods globally. This article analyzes the effects of national and international policies on land restoration in India, highlighting positive trends such as increased forest cover and decreased degraded land. However, efforts to protect ecosystem integrity need to be strengthened.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangyun Shi, Takanori Matsui, Takashi Machimura, Chihiro Haga, Ang Hu, Xiaoyu Gan
Summary: This study examines the influence of urbanization on the food-water-land-ecosystem (FWLE) nexus, using Shenzhen, China as a case study. The results indicate that urbanization led to a decrease in habitat quality, water supply, and crop production, but an increase in total water yield. There was a significant positive correlation between artificial surfaces and total water yield, but negative correlations with habitat quality, water supply, and crop production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Haiming Yan, Huicai Yang, Xiaonan Guo, Shuqin Zhao, Qun'ou Jiang
Summary: This study reviewed the definitions and economic nature of PES, explored previous methods and proposed future research agendas. Results suggest that PES should be redefined as a special kind of land rent to ensure sustainable provision of ecosystem services. Currently, there is no universal method for estimating the PES standard.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Mathematics
Ramalingam Shanmugam, Lawrence Fulton, Jose Betancourt, Gerardo J. Pacheco, Keya Sen
Summary: This research is focused on the wide fluctuation of COVID-19 fatalities across US counties and develops an incidence-rate-restricted Poisson (IRRP) model to understand where this overdispersion or volatility exists and its implications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manish Shrestha, Suwash Chandra Acharya
Summary: This study assessed the impacts of historical and projected land-use and land-cover changes on ecosystem services values in the Kathmandu Valley. Results showed a decline in ecosystem services values due to urbanization, with a significant loss dominated by the decline in agricultural land and deforestation.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vasilis Grigoriadis, Elizabeth Gold, George Hutchinson, Lynn J. J. Frewer, Paul Brereton, Darragh Flannery, Kenneth A. A. Byrne, John Garvey
Summary: The current food chain is contributing to and affected by climate change. The majority of GHG emissions and their solutions can be found in the farming and land use sector. Financial mechanisms such as green bonds are proposed to incentivize land restoration and support environmental sustainability in the agri-food sector. A systematic review will be conducted to explore how these mechanisms incentivize land restoration and their impact on mitigating the agri-food footprint.
Article
Environmental Studies
Md Mostafizur Rahman, Gyorgy Szabo
Summary: Urban ecosystem services play a crucial role in sustaining life and addressing challenges like climate change and pollution. This study examined the land use dynamics in Dhaka over the past three decades and found that as built-up areas increased, ecosystem services value decreased by 59.55%, with water bodies being the largest contributor. The findings suggest that even a small change in land use could have a significant impact on total ecosystem services value.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Haihong Qiu, Baoqing Hu, Ze Zhang
Summary: This study on Guangxi province compared multiple intelligent classification algorithms for land cover and found that forests are the most important land use type in the region. The study also revealed a decreasing trend in ecosystem service value in Guangxi, with wetlands and forests decreasing while dryland and construction land are increasing.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuege Wang, Fengqin Yan, Yinwei Zeng, Ming Chen, Fenzhen Su, Yikun Cui
Summary: This study found significant changes in ecosystem structure in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with vast construction land sprawl and extensive farmland loss. The estimated ecosystem services value (ESV) of the area showed an overall decreasing trend, primarily supported by forest ecosystems and water body ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Studies
Francesca Assennato, Daniela Smiraglia, Alice Cavalli, Luca Congedo, Chiara Giuliani, Nicola Riitano, Andrea Strollo, Michele Munafo
Summary: Urbanization and land consumption lead to the loss of ecosystem services. Satellite remote sensing and environmental databases can be used to monitor the trends in the provision of ecosystem services. This study utilized a multilayered approach to assess the biophysical loss of ecosystem services flows in Italy caused by an increase in land consumption from 2012 to 2020, revealing higher losses in certain regions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Neelam C. Poudyal
HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF WILDLIFE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Abigail Meeks, Neelam C. Poudyal, Lisa Muller, Chuck Yoest
Summary: The study compared hunters' attitudes and acceptability of management actions before and after the discovery of CWD in Tennessee, finding that acceptability was significantly influenced by factors such as health concerns, regulatory changes, trust, and experience with CWD in other states. The results shed light on the importance of understanding hunters' risk perception and the roles of trust, perceived risk, and hunters' characteristics in CWD management.
HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF WILDLIFE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabio Jose Benez-Secanho, Puneet Dwivedi, Susana Ferreira, Jeffrey Hepinstall-Cymerman, Seth Wenger
Summary: The Upper Chattahoochee Watershed provides drinking water for the rapidly growing Atlanta Metropolitan Area. This study examines the trade-offs between urban development and ecosystem services by comparing the economic values of different land conservation strategies. The results show that while solutions with higher connectivity yield lower economic benefits, the differences are relatively small. The additional costs of purchasing more land and improving ecological networks may justify selecting solutions with higher connectivity.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Ram Kumar Adhikari, Neelam Chandra Poudyal, Anusha Shrestha
Summary: The increasing flow of foreign remittance has had a positive impact on international trade and economic activities in low- and middle-income countries. This study focused on Nepal, a developing country with high remittance flow, and found that the inflow of foreign remittance is positively related to timber imports in the long run. However, timber imports have a negative relationship with GDP growth, suggesting that import-based timber utilizing industry lacks a comparative advantage in the timber market. Additionally, the demand for sawnwood is more stable than for roundwood in the domestic market.
JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Ram Kumar Adhikari, Neelam Chandra Poudyal, Lisa Muller, Chuck Yoest
Summary: The study found that 51% of hunters in regions affected by chronic wasting disease are willing to participate in a scheme to recover costs associated with processing diseased game, and are willing to pay an average of $20 per animal. Their willingness to participate is influenced by risk perception, hunting experience, use of processing services, and income. Establishing such a market-based scheme would be financially profitable for game processors and beneficial for wildlife agencies interested in encouraging hunters to reduce herds and facilitate disease surveillance.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Neelam C. Poudyal
Summary: Most studies on CWD have focused on deer hunters, but it is important to understand the perceptions and reactions of other stakeholders in order to design effective public policies. This study surveyed residents in Tennessee and compared their concerns and acceptability of management actions based on their proximity to CWD presence, hunter status, and land ownership status. The results showed notable differences among hunters and non-hunters, as well as landowners and non-landowners. Recognizing this heterogeneity is important for the success of a regional CWD management program.
HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF WILDLIFE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Erin Simons-Legaard, Daniel Harrison, Jeffrey Hepinstall-Cymerman, David Payer
Summary: Maintaining sufficient habitat, especially for adult females, is crucial for the conservation of American martens in commercial forestlands.
Article
Ecology
William B. Lewis, Robert J. Cooper, Richard B. Chandler, Ryan W. Chitwood, Mason H. Cline, Michael T. Hallworth, Joanna L. Hatt, Jeff Hepinstall-Cymerman, Sara A. Kaiser, Nicholas L. Rodenhouse, T. Scott Sillett, Kirk W. Stodola, Michael S. Webster, Richard T. Holmes
Summary: Understanding the demographic drivers of range contractions is crucial for predicting species' responses to climate change. This study focuses on the effects of climate change on the black-throated blue warbler and reveals that climate change can drive trailing edge range contractions through impacts on survival and recruitment. Results show local extirpations and declines in populations at the trailing edge, indicating vulnerability to warming temperatures. Overall, this research highlights the complexities of demographic responses to climate change and the importance of local conditions in determining population declines and range shifts.
ECOLOGICAL MONOGRAPHS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kevin Cavasos, Ram K. Adhikari, Neelam C. Poudyal, Alexa R. Warwick, Matthew J. Gray
Summary: The anthropogenic spread of disease from captive to wild amphibian populations is causing global amphibian declines. However, understanding of visitor attitudes and behavior towards disease prevention in natural areas is limited. We surveyed visitors in two biodiversity hotspots to assess their attitudes and factors influencing their intentions to prevent pathogen spillover. Our findings highlight the importance of attitudes, behavioral control, and trust in informing biosecurity measures to reduce disease transmission.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Sarah M. Chinn, Jeffrey Hepinstall-Cymerman, James C. Beasley
Summary: We used GPS collars to collect data and validated First Passage Time (FPT) movement analysis to identify wild pig parturition events. We found that sows exhibited behavioral changes prior to farrowing, indicating the reliability of FPT analysis for identifying parturition events. The physiological requirements of reproduction drive female habitat selection and movement patterns.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2023)
Article
Business
Kevin Cavasos, Neelam. C. C. Poudyal, Jesse. L. L. Brunner, Alexa. R. R. Warwick, Joshua Jones, Neil Moherman, Mark George, Joshua. D. D. Willard, Zachary. T. T. Brinks, Matthew. J. J. Gray
Summary: The decline in wild amphibian populations worldwide coincides with the growth of global wildlife trade. To understand the risk of pathogen transmission in the pet amphibian trade network, it is crucial to study the attitudes and behavior of businesses in the industry. A survey was conducted on US businesses involved in the pet amphibian trade, revealing that they source their animals from various channels and are aware of the threat of emerging pathogens. Businesses expressed a strong interest in disease-free animals and willingness to pay more for certified specimens.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Behnoosh Abbasnezhad, Jesse B. Abrams, Jeffrey Hepinstall-Cymerman
Summary: This study incorporates social and policy factors into land use/land cover change projections to provide more accurate and realistic results, offering decision-makers and policymakers better opportunities to forecast future changes in ecosystem services.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kevin Cavasos, Ram K. Adhikari, Neelam C. Poudyal, Jesse L. Brunner, Alexa R. Warwick, Matthew J. Gray
Summary: Pathogen transmission through wildlife trade is a significant issue, but businesses can minimize spread through a clean-trade certification program. However, little is known about consumer demand for and value of such a program. A study on pet amphibian owners in the US found that they are willing to pay an average of $38.65 more for certified pathogen-free animals.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Ram Kumar Adhikari, Neelam Chandra Poudyal, Lisa Irene Muller, Chuck Yoest
Summary: Using the case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer, this study estimated hunters' willingness-to-pay (WTP) for testing, and found that trust and confidence in the wildlife agency, as well as the perception of risk, were positively related to WTP. These findings suggest that active outreach programs can increase hunter participation in user-paid systems for CWD surveillance.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Kiley M. Davan, Neelam C. Poudyal, Roger D. Applegate, Jamie C. Feddersen
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of various harvest and non-harvest factors on Tennessee small game hunters' satisfaction. The results showed that small game hunters' seasonal satisfaction was influenced by expectations, appreciative motivations, structural and interpersonal constraints, satisfaction with the number of game animals seen and harvested, use of public land, and harvest success.
Article
Economics
Sara Lorenzini, Nadia von Jacobi
Summary: This paper fills the gap in the literature on polycentric governance by focusing on the micro-processes of conflict that precede its establishment. Through a comparative analysis of four case studies, the authors find that conflict can lead to negotiations and the eventual establishment of common procedural rules, which can sustain polycentric governance.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Hubert Palus, Lenka Marcinekova, Jaroslav Salka
Summary: The complexity and comprehensiveness of sustainability issues in forest certification schemes require knowledge based and transparent decision-making processes, which involve open and multi-stakeholder participation. This study examines the latest PEFC national sustainable forest management standard revision process in Slovakia from the viewpoint of stakeholder participation. The results highlight the importance of stakeholder understanding, trust, and satisfaction in the effectiveness of the revision process.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Nicholas Palaschuk, Jason Gauthier, Ryan Bullock
Summary: Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are important for the spiritual and cultural identity of Indigenous communities, but current forest policies in Canada do not adequately protect these resources. This research used a participatory approach and community interviews to document local criteria, elements, and values related to NTFP development and conservation. The resulting framework can guide decision making and promote socio-economic benefits for the Missanabie Cree First Nation.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Laila Berning, Metodi Sotirov
Summary: This paper analyzes the coalition politics driven by beliefs and interests in the new European Union Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The study identifies pro-regulation and contra-regulation coalitions and highlights the strategic alliance formed between pro-EUDR business actors and other pro-coalitions. Despite opposition from a weaker contra-regulation coalition, the EUDR was ultimately institutionalized as a compromise solution accommodating different beliefs and interests of state and non-state actors.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Mehwish Zuberi, Michael Spies, Jonas o. Nielsen
Summary: Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in agrarian value chains in the Global South, but they are often neglected in technology-oriented agricultural interventions. However, they face challenges such as lack of resources, established crop rotation patterns, and market and climatic factors.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
James Chamberlain, Carsten Smith-Hall
Summary: More countries are adopting novel approaches to transition to a forest-based bioeconomy, which can address global challenges such as sustainable forest management, poverty alleviation, and climate change mitigation. Utilizing non-timber forest products is crucial for the realization of a forest-based bioeconomy.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Keith Barney
Summary: The social impacts of industrial wood plantations in Southeast Asia, specifically in Laos, are debated. This study finds that under certain conditions, these plantations can positively contribute to local livelihoods, but there are still issues of land dispossession and inadequate compensation.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2024)
