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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. S. A. Ferdous Alam, Halima Begum, Md Anowar Hossain Bhuiyan, Sarmila Md Sum
Summary: Based on a study of Fraser's Hill in Malaysia, this research highlights the impact of development on the fragile ecosystem and the absence of community well-being in eco-tourism activities. It emphasizes the importance of community participation, environmental awareness, and the economic, social, and cultural benefits for sustainable development.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Arundhati Das, Tarun Menon, Jayashree Ratnam, Rajesh Thadani, Gopalakrishnan Rajashekar, Rakesh Fararoda, Ghazala Shahabuddin
Summary: The study shows that in the Western Himalayan landscape, Banj oak forests have undergone significant degradation and loss of area between 1991 and 2017, while chir pine forests have expanded. This transition is more likely to occur in areas with lower winter precipitation and Topographic Wetness Index values, as well as more surrounding pine forests.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Carl Nordman, Don Faber-Langendoen, Joanne Baggs
Summary: This study provides rapid assessment metrics to efficiently quantify the condition and wildlife habitat value of managed shortleaf pine stands. The authors differentiated six types of shortleaf pine-oak woodland and developed a core set of 15 stand-level metrics for assessment. Consistent protocols for the application of these EIA methods are also provided, along with a case study from the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee.
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Ecology
Kostas Papafitsoros, Lukas Adam, Gail Schofield
Summary: Using social media data, we developed a modular stochastic model to infer the actual ratio of wildlife viewing pressure over consecutive time periods. Our model allows for the quantification of temporal changes in wildlife viewing pressure and ensures comparability of social media data across different time windows.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ronju Ahammad, Mohammed Kamal Hossain, Istiak Sobhan, Rakibul Hasan, Shekhar R. Biswas, Sharif A. Mukul
Summary: Bangladesh government has pledged to restore 0.75 million ha of degraded forestland, but little is known about the challenges and opportunities involved. Past restoration programmes in the Chittagong Hill Tracts focused on tree cover improvement without considering ecological functionality and did not engage local communities effectively. Resolving land rights issues and involving multi-stakeholders in future forest and landscape restoration programmes are crucial for achieving social and ecological benefits.
Article
Environmental Studies
Ronju Ahammad, Mohammed Kamal Hossain, Istiak Sobhan, Rakibul Hasan, Shekhar R. Biswas, Sharif A. Mukul
Summary: The Bangladeshi government plans to restore 0.75 million ha of degraded forestland, but there is limited knowledge about the potential challenges and opportunities of achieving this goal. Previous restoration programs in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region have focused on tree planting and agroforestry, neglecting the ecological functionality and biodiversity benefits of restored forests. Issues such as unresolved land rights and lack of suitable acts and policies further hinder successful forest restoration efforts. Future programs should prioritize improving biodiversity and involving local communities in restoration activities.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jai Chand Rana, Ishwari Singh Bisht
Summary: Labour-intensive subsistence farming was the traditional way of life in Uttarakhand, India's hill communities. However, the agriculture sector has failed to meet the expectations of rural youth, leading to mass migration to non-agricultural occupations. To transform the region and provide more opportunities for rural youth, the agriculture sector needs to become more engaging and youthful. This study explores opportunities to involve rural youth in the transformation of the food system, focusing on improving local food production and consumption and promoting agri-ecotourism as a subsistence strategy.
Article
Fisheries
Lauren Meyer, Sherrie Chambers, Connor Gervais, Heidi Pethybridge, Crystal Beckmann, Barry Bruce, Charlie Huveneers
Summary: This study shows that muscle fatty acid profiles of white sharks are not suitable for detailing their diet and habitat use, but changes in muscle lipid class profiles can be used to infer the nutritional condition of sharks after activities such as interactions with wildlife tourism operators.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heshan Liu, Sen Fu
Summary: This paper constructs a global ecotourism LS system index system based on the theories of ecological economy, global tourism, and industrial integration. The comprehensive development index, coupling degree, and coupling coordination degree of the LS system are measured using the principal component analysis method and the coupling coordination degree model. The research results show that Xinyang City has undergone a highly coordinated development transformation stage from 2011 to 2015 and has achieved an extremely coordinated and coordinated development stage from 2016 to 2019. Three paths for the coordinated and integrated development of global ecotourism are proposed.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Maria Serena Mancini, Debora Barioni, Carla Danelutti, Antonios Barnias, Valentina Bracanov, Guido Capanna Pisce, Gilles Chappaz, Bruna Dukovic, Daniele Guarneri, Marianne Lang, Isabel Martin, Silvia Matamoros Reverte, Irene Morell, Artenisa Peculaj, Mosor Prvan, Mauro Randone, Jeremy Sampson, Luca Santarossa, Fabrizio Santini, Jula Selmani, Capucine Ser, Iacopo Sinibaldi, Mirjan Topi, Vittorio Treglia, Simona Zirletta, Alessandro Galli
Summary: Ecological Footprint Accounting was evaluated as a useful tool to analyze the environmental pressures of ecotourism packages in the Mediterranean Region. The study found that international travel has a greater impact on the environment than the stay at the destination, and identified overlooked impacts on ecosystems, such as food and drink services. The results suggest that managing tourism product development and promoting sustainability principles can help reduce environmental impacts and aid destination recovery.
JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM-RESEARCH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Eliana Ferretti, Simon F. Thrush, Nicolas I. Lewis, Jenny R. Hillman
Summary: This study introduces the concept of restorative marine ecotourism (RME) and explores the potential environmental benefits of combining marine ecotourism operations with marine restoration initiatives. By highlighting solution-focused objectives and practical applications, the study identifies opportunities to realize benefits for both marine habitats and local communities through RME, particularly in diving-based tourism.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michel Tadeu R. N. de Omena, Luis Carlos P. Macedo-Soares, Natalia Hanazaki
Summary: Only a few national parks in Brazil are able to achieve their legal objectives, with land regularization being a major challenge. The conservation of Brazilian biodiversity is at risk if the current pace and implementation of policies continue.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tafadzwa Shumba, Alta De Vos, Reinette Biggs, Karen J. Esler, Hayley S. Clements
Summary: There is a growing interest in the potential of private land conservation areas (PLCAs) as a complement to state-owned protected areas for biodiversity conservation. However, the effectiveness of PLCAs in conserving biodiversity varies across different social-ecological contexts. Management factors, such as the adopted income generation strategy, are more influential in determining the effectiveness of PLCAs compared to biophysical factors.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Joshua D. Carrell, April I. Phinney, Kaeli Mueller, Brennan Bean
Summary: Anthropogenic climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are expected to impact biodiversity globally, including its biological function, community structure, and spatial distribution. This study investigates the potential effects of climate change on the habitat suitability of seven tree species at two spatial scales: local management area (Coronado National Forest) and ecoregional extent (Sierra Madre Occidental). Ecological Niche Models based on citizen-science tree occurrence records are used to extrapolate habitat suitability into future climatic conditions, revealing a decrease in suitability for all tree species. The study highlights the importance of spatial scale in understanding the impacts of climate change on species habitat suitability.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aliya Aktymbayeva, Yeldar Nuruly, Alexandr Artemyev, Aida Kaliyeva, Akmaral Sapiyeva, Zhanna Assipova
Summary: This study examines the delicate balance between conservation, socio-economic benefits, and visitor satisfaction in Katon-Karagay National Park. By combining empirical data, recreation load calculations, and literature synthesis, the study develops a methodology for determining the park's tourism carrying capacity. Key findings highlight the importance of balancing recreational loads in different park zones and monitoring environmental changes for effective tourism flow regulation.
