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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roman Lyach
Summary: This study highlights the importance of implementing a mandatory angling logbook reporting system and field inspections to ensure angler compliance with fishing rules. It also emphasizes the role of local angling organizations in explaining the reasoning behind regulations to anglers and keeping them informed of any rule changes in order to maintain trust.
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Environmental Sciences
Kayla M. Hamelin, M. Aaron MacNeil, Kaitlyn Curran, Megan Bailey
Summary: This article assesses the human dimensions of the recreational mackerel fishery, exploring the operational dimensions and benefits derived from recreational fishing. The results provide insights into the stakeholder community, with many respondents sharing comments and suggestions regarding stock management.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karlos R. de Moraes, Allan T. Souza, Daniel Barton, Petr Blabolil, Milan Muska, Marie Prchalova, Tomas Randak, Milan Riha, Mojmir Vasek, Jan Turek, Michal Tuser, Vladimir Zlabek, Jan Kubecka
Summary: Freshwater protected areas were created to combat the decline of world fauna and flora. An experiment in the Lipno reservoir in the Czech Republic showed that protected areas have a positive impact on fish communities, and factors such as bait attraction and migration may affect the effectiveness of these areas.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Wayde C. Morse, Marc Stern, Dale Blahna, Taylor Stein
Summary: Outdoor recreation is a type of recreation that depends on the natural environment. Ecosystem services refer to the benefits people receive from ecosystems. While research on outdoor recreation has provided a detailed understanding of the recreation experience, it has not fully explored the contribution of the natural environment to these experiences. The emerging field of Recreation Ecosystem Services highlights the importance of the natural environment for recreation. By integrating these research areas, we can gain a better understanding of how the natural environment contributes to outdoor recreation benefits.
JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM-RESEARCH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marius Kalinauskas, Katazyna Bogdzevic, Eduardo Gomes, Miguel Inacio, Damia Barcelo, Wenwu Zhao, Paulo Pereira
Summary: This study aims to map and assess the supply and demand of recreational culture ecosystem services (CES) in Vilnius. The results showed that natural recreational CES supply was highest in protected areas, while cultural recreational CES supply had the highest scores in the city centre. The demand for recreational CES was highest in the areas near the city centre. There was a mismatch between the supply and demand of natural recreational CES, but a match between the supply and demand of cultural recreational CES. Overall, it is important to preserve areas with high natural recreation CES supply and limit urban expansion, as well as improve public transport accessibility to reduce pollution and its impact on cultural heritage sites.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Bau-Show Lin, Han-Chin Chang
Summary: Recreation ecosystem services (RES) are closely linked to human well-being and can also benefit biodiversity conservation. However, assessing and detecting the spatial matching of RES remains challenging. This study proposes a method to assess and detect the spatial matching relationship between RES supply and demand, and provide management information for protected areas.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chandra Prakash Morya, Milap Punia
Summary: The Southern and Eastern National Capital Region of Delhi is experiencing increasing urbanization, with urban sprawl activities more frequent than urban densification activities. The ecosystem services value is decreasing, with some services increasing while others, like food production and genetic resources, are decreasing. Prioritizing conservation and enrichment of critical ecosystems will lead to sustainable development of urban ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcis Saklaurs, Agnese Anta Liepina, Didzis Elferts, Aris Jansons
Summary: Riparian forests act as transitional zones between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and their management is crucial for promoting ecological functions. A study in Latvia found that riverine forests were less popular for recreation compared to other types of forests, with walking and swimming being the most popular activities. Issues related to forests and water bodies were not the main concerns for respondents, with obstructed fish movement being recognized as the most important problem. Dynamic river basin and river bank management could help restore suitable locations for recreational activities and improve riparian ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
O. Llanos-Paez, V Acuna
Summary: The study found that social perceptions towards flow permanency affect recreational use of waterways. Due to the undervaluation of temporary waterways being a major threat, actions need to be taken to change this social perception.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew G. E. Mitchell, Richard Schuster, Aerin L. Jacob, Dalal E. L. Hanna, Camille Ouellet Dallaire, Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne, Elena M. Bennett, Bernhard Lehner, Kai M. A. Chan
Summary: The study developed new methods to integrate ecosystem service capacity with human demand and access indicators, identifying important areas for three key ecosystem services in Canada. The research found weak overlap between locations of ecosystem service capacity and actual service providing areas, with limited hotspots for multiple services in the country. The study highlights the need to focus conservation and ecosystem service management actions on areas where critical services that directly benefit people are conserved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tomasz Kajetan Czarkowski, Krzysztof Kupren, Anna Hakuc-Blazowska, Andrzej Kapusta
Summary: The fish hook is a commonly used tool in recreational fishing. Its role extends beyond capturing fish to include protecting living aquatic resources and promoting catch-and-release fishing. The choice of hook type has implications for fishing efficiency and the well-being of released fish.
Article
Plant Sciences
Rachael C. Edwards, Brendon M. H. Larson, Andrew Church
Summary: Green spaces are essential for the well-being of urban communities, with nature providing Cultural Ecosystem Benefits (CEB) to outdoor recreational experiences. A study conducted in London's Lee Valley Regional Park found that there were variations in CEB based on ethnicity and preferences for different types of green spaces. However, both white and minority ethnic users derived similar CEB from urban green spaces, with peace and relaxation being the primary benefits.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Hongjuan Zhang, Zhicheng Zhang, Guanpeng Dong, Zhonglei Yu, Kang Liu
Summary: This study conducted assessments on the supply and demand matching of ecorecreation services (ERSs) in the Fenghe River watershed. The results showed an increase in both supply and demand from 2000 to 2018, with demand growth outpacing supply growth. Supply-demand matching varied by spatial scale, with urban areas experiencing ERS supply deficits. By considering the overall state of ERSs at a larger scale and implementing more accurate management measures at a smaller scale, effective management of ERSs can be achieved. Developing agriculture-based cultural landscapes is also identified as an effective approach to support sustainable land use management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Lingua, Nicholas C. Coops, Verena C. Griess
Summary: Conventionally, forest management plans have focused on wood provision, but political agendas have recognized the importance of cultural ecosystem services like recreation. However, including these values in plans is challenging, requiring new methodologies. In this study, we use remote sensing technology and social media data to map and assess the recreational potential of BC's provincial parks system, finding that topography is the most influential factor in activity choice.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Rachel Seary, Tom Spencer, Mike Bithell, Chris McOwen
Summary: Previous studies have focused on the economic value provided by mangroves to fisheries through specific fishing sectors, gear, or target species, without fully capturing the complexity of mangrove-fisheries. This study in southwest Cambodia provides a comprehensive valuation of mangrove benefits to fishing by investigating all fishing sectors, activities, and target species in a specific fishing community. It reveals that the fishing community derives a significant portion of catches and income from mangrove-associated species, suggesting a higher level of mangrove dependency than in other studies. Further research is needed to explore the holistic valuation of mangrove-fishery interactions.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
