Article
Environmental Studies
Jose Maria Cardoso da Silva, Teresa Cristina Albuquerque de Castro Dias, Alan Cavalcanti da Cunha, Helenilza Ferreira Albuquerque Cunha
Summary: The study describes the variation in funding deficits across Brazilian federal PAs and proposes a model to explain this variation. It was found that there is a high proportion of funding deficits in Brazilian PAs, similar to those found in sub-Saharan Africa. New policies and innovative funding mechanisms are needed to bridge the large funding gap in the Brazilian federal PA system.
Article
Ecology
Jingyu Li, Arie Stoffelen, Erik Meijles, Frank Vanclay
Summary: The consideration of local people's place meanings in nature conservation plans is becoming increasingly important. However, in Indigenous and ethnic minority contexts, these place meanings are often seen as static, limiting the inclusiveness and appropriateness of protected area governance. A case study of the Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area in China revealed that residents' sense of place and place meanings were diverse and influenced by changes brought about by tourism. This mismatch between traditional place meanings and current sense of place highlights the need for adaptive co-management planning to find a balance between economic development, nature conservation, and local community concerns.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Igor Trisic, Danka Milojkovic, Vladica Ristic, Florin Nechita, Marija Maksin, Snezana Stetic, Adina Nicoleta Candrea
Summary: In the northern part of Serbia, 27 important plant areas (IPAs) have been established in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. These IPAs contain diverse biocenoses with endemic species, forming unique ecosystems. They also include wetlands and areas crucial for geodiversity conservation. This study examined the level of sustainable tourism development and its impact on residents using a quantitative methodology and surveying 1134 respondents. The results suggest that the selected IPAs have the potential for sustainable tourism development, with ecological and sociocultural dimensions contributing the most to this type of tourism. The findings also emphasize the importance of involving residents in tourism planning and development and prioritizing nature conservation in these IPAs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxi Zeng, Viachaslau Filimonau, Ling-en Wang, Linsheng Zhong
Summary: This study explores the importance of considering seasonality in conflict management in Protected Areas, and proposes a CVD framework for spatio-temporal analysis. The research finds that a significant percentage of V-PAs in China exhibit seasonal variations, emphasizing the need for management to pay attention to seasonal changes for better conflict management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Giovina Pasca, Grazia Chiara Elmo, Gabriella Arcese, Giulio Mario Cappelletti, Olimpia Martucci
Summary: The article analyzes the current state of services provided by protected natural areas in the Lazio region and discusses measures to improve accessible and inclusive tourism. The findings show that while these areas offer some basic facilities and services, there is a need for staff training, continuous updating of website information, and addressing the lack of information on the needs and expectations of disabled individuals.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiangju Zhang, Linsheng Zhong, Hu Yu
Summary: This study establishes an evaluation framework and identifies sustainability indicators for tourism development in protected areas, using Qinghai Lake Nature Reserve as a case study. The overall sustainability is found to be intermediate, with better sustainability in the social system than in the environmental system.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hasita Bhammar, Wendy Li, Christel Maria Moller Molina, Valerie Hickey, Jo Pendry, Urvashi Narain
Summary: Tourism in protected areas was a thriving sector within the global travel industry, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was severe. The article proposes a framework for guiding the sector through green recovery initiatives and continuing to support biodiversity conservation and socio-economic development.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Emily Erskine, Rosie Baillie, David Lusseau
Summary: Globally, there are more photos posted by more users in MPAs. Flickr users mentioned nature and wildlife topics more in MPAs. MPA photos were described more positively and were more popular.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Janne Liburd, Birthe Menke, Kristof Tomej
Summary: This article focuses on the activation of stakeholders' socio-cultural values through tourism co-design to promote sustainable tourism development in natural protected areas. Findings from 11 nature and national parks in Denmark illustrate how tourism co-design can change dialogue, negotiate differences, and identify opportunities for sustainable tourism development. This study advances sustainable development theory by demonstrating how stakeholders who identify with a protected area can leverage shared values for sustainable transformation, and proposes ways to imagine and relate to distant sustainable tourism futures with others.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Alessandro Buongiorno, Mario Intini
Summary: Natural protected areas play a crucial role in environmental policy and can also serve as a significant added value resource for regions. Evaluating policies and planning economic development in these areas requires an integrated approach, with focus on factors such as transport, tourism, and economic development. This study specifically analyzes three protected areas in the Apulia Region of Italy and proposes policies that could be adopted by parks or reserves with similar characteristics.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Camila Sanchez-Prieto, Antonio Luna-Gonzalez, Alejandro Espinoza-Tenorio, Hector Abelardo Gonzalez-Ocampo
Summary: This study proposes a method for projecting the impacts of ecotourism activities in protected areas in short-, mid-, and long-term scenarios. By utilizing input from expert panels and local communities to develop solutions for ecotourism, the aim is to maximize the efficacy of ecotourism activities and address challenges faced by local communities. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in promoting sustainable ecotourism and biodiversity conservation.
Article
Environmental Studies
Delia M. Andries, Cecilia Arnaiz-Schmitz, Pablo Diaz-Rodriguez, Cristina Herrero-Jauregui, Maria F. Schmitz
Summary: The study analyzed the perceptions of local residents in the Jaltepeque Estuary Natural Protected Area in El Salvador regarding tourism development, finding that overall, the population views tourism development positively. However, fishermen are concerned about the negative economic consequences of tourism and the disparity in the distribution of benefits.
Article
Environmental Studies
Parvaneh Sobhani, Hassan Esmaeilzadeh, Seyed Mohammad Moein Sadeghi, Isabelle D. Wolf, Azade Deljouei
Summary: This study investigates the participation of local communities in Lar National Park and Jajrud Protected Area in Iran, and evaluates their impact on the sustainability of ecotourism. The study finds that local community participation is crucial for the development of sustainable ecotourism, as it increases interest and attachment to pristine nature. However, lack of participation can lead to degradation of natural habitats and decreased sustainability.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Hannah Hatcher
Summary: An article in Science Advances examines the ability of protected areas to mitigate the impacts of climate change on ecosystems.
NATURE REVIEWS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jovana Brankov, Jasna Micic, Jelena Calic, Jelena Kovacevic-Majkic, Ranko Milanovic, Tamas Telbisz
Summary: This study examines the attitudes of stakeholders towards Tara National Park in Serbia and identifies the factors that shape these attitudes. The findings reveal conflicts between the park and the local population, with the community prioritizing tourism and the park leaders and visitors emphasizing protection and conservation. There is also divided opinion among the local population regarding the importance of the park as a national heritage. Visitors strongly support tourism development and activities following nature protection principles.
Article
Rehabilitation
Christian Salas, Martin Casassus, Leanne Rowlands, Steve Pimm
Summary: The study explored the therapeutic functions of a social rehabilitation service for survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury. Four main therapeutic functions were identified: providing a safe and predictable environment, facilitating the reconstruction of identity, promoting cognitive and social activity, and offering continuous support. A model of long-term social rehabilitation should consider both psychological and practical/functional ingredients to help informal rehabilitation services reflect upon their goals and activities.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Stuart L. Pimm
Summary: Conservation science, as a new and evolving discipline, requires exploring different approaches to protect biodiversity. It is important to find ways to reconcile the relationship between humans and nature, rather than relying solely on traditional indigenous knowledge.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiangcheng Mi, Gang Feng, Yibo Hu, Jian Zhang, Lei Chen, Richard T. Corlett, Alice C. Hughes, Stuart Pimm, Bernhard Schmid, Suhua Shi, Jens-Christian Svenning, Keping Ma
Summary: The paper reviews the rapid growth of biodiversity science in China and identifies key research priorities for the future, including ecological and biogeographical studies, biodiversity conservation and management, as well as the translation of advanced biodiversity science into practice. Additionally, the importance of strengthening capacity building, applying advanced technologies, and expanding international collaborations is emphasized for China to become a global leader in biodiversity research.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Lingqiao Kong, Weihua Xu, Yi Xiao, Stuart L. Pimm, Hao Shi, Zhiyun Ouyang
Summary: Wild giant panda populations are threatened by demographic processes, climate change, and the proposed national park, with 15 populations facing a risk greater than 90%. Despite efforts to connect fragmented habitats through national park planning, 26 populations are still at risk outside the protected areas.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stuart L. Pimm, Erin Willigan, Andrea Kolarova, Ryan Huang
Summary: The 'decade of restoration' initiative aims to reconnect nature to address the harm caused by fragmentation of natural habitats due to human activities. Various actions are proposed, ranging from small-scale experiments to large-scale programs, to allow species the freedom to roam and mitigate the genetic and demographic problems of small, isolated populations.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryan M. Huang, Wilderson Medina, Thomas M. Brooks, Stuart H. M. Butchart, John W. Fitzpatrick, Claudia Hermes, Clinton N. Jenkins, Alison Johnston, Daniel J. Lebbin, Binbin V. Li, Natalia Ocampo-Penuela, Mike Parr, Hannah Wheatley, David A. Wiedenfeld, Christopher Wood, Stuart L. Pimm
Summary: Accurate maps of species ranges are crucial for conservation efforts, and a systematic approach of batch-processing range maps for terrestrial bird species in Central and South America was developed in this study. The results show that threatened species are generally more widespread than previously estimated, with on average Areas of Habitat being 12% larger than published ranges.
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andy Dobson, Grant Hopcraft, Simon Mduma, Joseph O. Ogutu, John Fryxell, T. Michael Anderson, Sally Archibald, Caroline Lehmann, Joyce Poole, Tim Caro, Monique Borgerhoff Mulder, Robert D. Holt, Joel Berger, Daniel I. Rubenstein, Paula Kahumbu, Emmanuel N. Chidumayo, E. J. Milner-Gulland, Dolph Schluter, Sarah Otto, Andrew Balmford, David Wilcove, Stuart Pimm, Joseph W. Veldman, Han Olff, Reed Noss, Ricardo Holdo, Colin Beale, Gareth Hempson, Yustina Kiwango, David Lindenmayer, William Bond, Mark Ritchie, Anthony R. E. Sinclair
Biographical-Item
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stuart Pimm
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aaron S. Bernstein, Amy W. Ando, Ted Loch-Temzelides, Mariana M. Vale, Binbin Li, Hongying Li, Jonah Busch, Colin A. Chapman, Margaret Kinnaird, Katarzyna Nowak, Marcia C. Castro, Carlos Zambrana-Torrelio, Jorge A. Ahumada, Lingyun Xiao, Patrick Roehrdanz, Les Kaufman, Lee Hannah, Peter Daszak, Stuart L. Pimm, Andrew P. Dobson
Summary: The lives lost and economic costs of viral zoonotic pandemics have been increasing over the past century. Some policymakers argue that future pandemic catastrophes should be addressed through detecting and containing emerging zoonotic threats. However, this article suggests that proactive actions should be taken to minimize the impact of future pandemics and proposes three practical measures.
Article
Ecology
John M. Halley, Stuart L. Pimm
Summary: The study extends the niche-hypervolume concept of the community into a powerful model of community dynamics, describing the dynamics of populations and fluctuations of niches within the community. This dynamic hypercube model reproduces key community patterns and provides a framework to explore significant ideas in ecology.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paul Tinsley-Marshall, Harriet Downey, Gilbert Adum, Nida Al-Fulaij, Nigel A. D. Bourn, Peter N. M. Brotherton, Winifred F. Frick, Mark H. Hancock, Josh Hellon, Michael A. Hudson, Kenny Kortland, Kate Mastro, Catherine M. McNicol, Tom McPherson, Simon Mickleburgh, James F. Moss, Christopher P. Nichols, David O'Brien, Nancy Ockendon, Stuart Paterson, Danni Parks, Stuart L. Pimm, Henry Schofield, Ashley T. Simkins, James Watuwa, Kathy Wormald, John Wilkinson, Jeremy D. Wilson, William J. Sutherland
Summary: Evidence-based approaches are crucial for effective conservation practice, but the lack of evidence on the effectiveness of interventions limits their use. Conservation practitioners often lack the resources to fill these gaps, while funders tend to focus on delivering conservation rather than funding primary research. However, there is an overlap between the preferences of practitioners and funders regarding the allocation of funding for intervention testing. Funders can facilitate testing by welcoming applications, allocating funds, and providing training and support, while practitioners can contribute by committing to routine testing and establishing testing processes.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ashwin Warudkar, Naman Goyal, Varun Kher, K. L. Vinay, Ritobroto Chanda, Raja Sekhar Bandi, Clinton N. Jenkins, V. V. Robin, Stuart L. Pimm
Summary: India needs to improve its efforts in protecting avifauna, as some bird species have their habitats located outside protected areas. Conservation concerns also exist for grassland and open habitat species in India. Alternative area-based conservation measures should be considered to address these issues.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryan M. Huang, Rudi J. van Aarde, Stuart L. Pimm, Michael J. Chase, Keith Leggett
Summary: This study examines the prospects for improving connections between elephant populations in Southern Africa. By combining telemetry data, spatial data, and environmental factors, the researchers identify suitable landscapes for elephants based on natural features and human land use. The study also explores the limitations and constraints imposed by environmental and anthropogenic factors, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by elephant metapopulations in the region.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stuart L. Pimm, Jared Diamond, K. David Bishop
Summary: The distribution of fruit pigeons on the island of New Guinea is influenced by geographical accessibility. The coexistence of species in a particular year and location is a nonrandom selection process. The sizes of these species are more widely spread and evenly spaced compared to random sets of species. Additionally, the local status of a highly mobile species decreases as other resident species become more closely related.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Stuart L. Pimm
Summary: Human actions are leading to plant extinctions at rates much faster than normal, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive taxonomic catalogue and greater knowledge of plant species distribution. Despite the importance of addressing these questions scientifically, current knowledge is sufficient to implement practical conservation actions, such as protecting biodiversity-rich areas and eliminating non-native species.
PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET
(2021)
