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Environmental Sciences
Jianfeng Pan, Yuewei Ma, Siqing Cai, Yan Chen, Yumei Chen
Summary: This study used the SolVES model to investigate the cultural ecosystem services in the Dianchi lake basin and Erhai lake basin. The results showed that different stakeholders perceive these services differently and environmental variables have a significant impact on the services.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Junzhu Xiao, Fei Song, Fangli Su, Shuang Song, Chao Wei
Summary: This paper evaluates the change in wetland ecosystem service value (WESV) in Liaoning Province, China using remote sensing image data and a structural equation model, and explores the interaction mechanism between natural conditions and human activities on WESV. The results show that different factors have different effects on WESV, with socio-economic development factor being the most significant driver.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Ecology
Birhanu Sewunet, Haileyesus Girma, Sisay Abebe Debela, Amana Ogeto Luke, Mesfin Gebrehiwot
Summary: This study conducted surveys among 560 households in Libo-kemkem district, Ethiopia to estimate their willingness to contribute to prevent and control water hyacinth infestation. The findings showed that 72% of respondents were willing to contribute to the proposed management program, with 32% willing to pay in cash and 39% willing to contribute labor. Factors such as place of residence, educational status, farm plot area, household income, family size, and conference participation significantly influenced households' willingness to contribute. The estimated annual total WTP and WTCL in the study area were nearly 12 million Ethiopian birr and 700 man-days, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Georgia Trakala, Achilleas Tsiroukis, Aristotelis Martinis
Summary: This study aims to promote sustainable development by investigating ecosystem services, especially eco-cultural tourism routes and trails, in the catchment basin of Lake Karla. The main results include mapping of ecosystem types, an overview of potential ecosystem services, and proposal of selected eco-cultural routes with estimation of their carrying capacity. Future steps and policy recommendations towards integrated, sustainable management of the protected area are also discussed.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Hayal Desta
Summary: Ecosystems such as Lake Ziway play a crucial role in supporting local economies and livelihoods through the provision of various ecosystem services. The study shows that residents prioritize the ecosystem services of the lake as provisioning supporting > cultural > regulating services. Understanding the human pressures on the lake and its ecosystem services is essential for sustainable management and conservation efforts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Ecology
Tania V. Rojas, Karin Bartl, Jorge D. Abad
Summary: Coastal wetlands are facing threats from human activities, impacting their morphology and biogeochemical cycles. This study in Peru aims to evaluate the environmental impacts on ecosystem services by analyzing geomorphic features and the status of the Eten coastal wetland. The results show that the river plays a crucial role in defining the landscape and functions of the wetland, with disturbances in biological diversity and land use affecting ecosystem services.
ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Xiangren Long, Hui Lin, Xuexian An, Shudan Chen, Shuaiyang Qi, Meng Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed land use/cover data of Dongting Lake wetland in China from 1995 to 2020 using Google Earth engine and the Stacking algorithm, and explored the spatial and temporal variation of wetland types and the main influencing factors. The results showed that wetland area has been gradually decreasing in the past 25 years, primarily due to the shrinkage of water, reeds, and sedge. Meanwhile, the ecosystem service value of wetlands showed a decreasing trend followed by an increasing trend.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Ecology
Yuehan Dou, Mengxiao Liu, Martha Bakker, Xiubo Yu, Gerrit J. Carsjens, Rudolf De Groot, Junguo Liu
Summary: Maintaining and enhancing the beneficial contributions of landscapes to a good quality of life is a major challenge of our time, with coastal landscapes rapidly changing due to human interventions. Cultural ecosystem services (CES) resulting from interactions between people and landscapes are often overlooked in planning, and the influence of landscape interventions on local residents' perception of CES remains unclear.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Arijit Das, Manob Das, Riya Gupta
Summary: Wetland ecosystems are highly productive and provide essential ecosystem services to humans. However, they are being degraded due to a lack of understanding of social benefits and economic values. This study compares two wetlands in Eastern India and identifies differences in ecosystem services and their perceived importance. The findings suggest the need for policy interventions and further research to ensure the sustainability of dependent communities and the ecosystem health of wetlands.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Fiona McDuie, Austen A. Lorenz, Robert C. Klinger, Cory T. Overton, Cliff L. Feldheim, Joshua T. Ackerman, Michael L. Casazza
Summary: Long-term environmental management to prevent waterfowl population declines is based on ecology, movement behavior, and habitat use patterns. Human-induced disturbance can cause changes in behavior, affecting movement and resource needs. A study in California found that dabbling ducks adjust rapidly to different levels of disturbance during hunting season, showcasing the importance of understanding the relationship between human disturbance and animal behavior for effective management strategies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Dandan Liu, Lingling Liu, Qinghui You, Qiwu Hu, Minfei Jian, Guihua Liu, Mingyang Cong, Bo Yao, Ying Xia, Jie Zhong, Wenjing Yang
Summary: Human-induced changes in landscapes are major drivers of wetland loss and degradation. A landscape-based multi-metric index (LMI) was developed to evaluate the condition of the Poyang Lake wetland in China. The study found that protecting landscapes at local scales is essential for wetland conservation, and demonstrated significant links between landscape characteristics and wetland biotic integrity using satellite imagery-derived data.
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Environmental Sciences
Janne Alahuhta, Helena Tukiainen, Maija Toivanen, Terhi Ala-Hulkko, Vahid Farrahi, Jan Hjort, Tiina M. Ikaeheimo, Tiina Lankila, Tuija Maliniemi, Soile Puhakka, Henriikka Salminen, Marjo Seppaenen, Raija Korpelainen, Ding Ding
Summary: Our existence on Earth depends on the vital support of nature for our physical and mental health. However, the importance of geodiversity, the diversity of non-living nature, has been overlooked compared to biodiversity. Geodiversity, consisting of geological, geomorphological, soil, and hydrological components, forms the foundation for biodiversity and is necessary for overall human health. This article introduces geodiversity as a driver for planetary health, describing its functions and services, and exploring the intricate relationships between geodiversity, biodiversity, and human health. It also proposes an agenda for recognizing the importance of geodiversity in health-related research and decision making. Geodiversity is an emerging topic with untapped potential in ensuring ecosystem functionality and good living conditions for people in a changing environment.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuchao Zhang, Steven Loiselle, Yimo Zhang, Qian Wang, Xia Sun, Minqi Hu, Qiao Chu, Yuanyuan Jing
Summary: The study compares water quality and wetland functions in two large multiuse wetlands through measurements made by citizen scientists, revealing that the delivery of supporting ecosystem services is strongly influenced by the location and use of the wetland. The results provide fundamental information on quantifying these ecosystem services and offer insights for wetland park managers and provincial wetland administrators.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Federico Lingua, Nicholas C. Coops, Valentine Lafond, Christopher Gaston, Verena C. Griess
Summary: This study explores the potential of crowdsourced social media data in mapping and valuing forest recreation demand. The findings suggest that social media data can be used to characterize, quantify and map the demand for forest recreation, providing a useful tool for the inclusion of recreational values in forest management. However, there are limitations to using crowdsourced social media data in this research area, which should be addressed in future studies.
Editorial Material
Ecology
Tibor Hartel, Joern Fischer, Girma Shumi, William Apollinaire
Summary: Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is gaining attention among ecologists as it has the potential to aid in ecosystem management. However, TEK may be preserved not solely due to positive environmental values, but rather as a result of poverty and limited alternatives. We explore this dilemma and propose hypotheses for further investigation.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2023)