Nature's contributions to people: Weaving plural perspectives

One Earth, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 4(7), P. 910 - 915

Published: July 1, 2021

Language: Английский

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Forest Biodiversity in Europe

From science to policy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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Agroforestry and net-zero in the European agriculture, forestry and land use sector

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 179 - 203

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of counter-urbanization on Mediterranean rural landscapes

Landscape Ecology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(12), P. 3695 - 3711

Published: Aug. 29, 2023

Abstract Context Counter-urbanization, or the reverse migration from city to countryside, is a well-known demographic trend associated with rural restructuring since 1980s. Counter-urbanization particularly relevant in social-ecological systems long history of human land use, such as Mediterranean ones. However, extent and impacts this phenomenon are largely unknown, region. Objectives We aim review state issue counter-urbanization focus on particular determinants outcomes landscapes. Methods conducted bibliographic using Web Science. summarized classified main findings different categories according socio-economic drivers process its landscape along sharing-sparing gradient. Results found 31 studies that met criteria be reviewed them follows: first group focused an urban sprawl driver; second linked gentrification. These two groups point twofold intensification abandonment resulting land-sparing A third explored urban–rural motivated by economic crisis areas’ role refugees support land-sharing fourth multi-functional, landscapes enhanced newcomers. Conclusions Although can follow usual path urbanization gentrification, it may also constitute alternative way current trends land-use Public policies play major drive movement toward maintenance recovery multifunctional landscapes, minimize their undesirable impacts.

Language: Английский

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An Analysis of the Worldwide Research on the Socio-Cultural Valuation of Forest Ecosystem Services

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 2089 - 2089

Published: Feb. 12, 2022

The socio-cultural valuation of forest ecosystem services is a useful tool to generate knowledge and help balance the different interests stakeholders with respect management these services. aim this study analyse evolution global research on economic through review existing literature topic. results show that has gained importance in recent years. There wide disparity between countries conducting those being studied. Inconsistency been observed definition classification provided by forests, as well lack unanimity reference framework be applied. main methodological approaches are participatory mapping, social media analysis, Q method free listing. For collection primary information, dominant methodologies focus groups, semi-structured interviews online surveys. Finally, demonstrates great potential improve legitimacy decisions promote consensus building.

Language: Английский

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Narratives of land abandonment in a biocultural landscape of Spain

Regional Environmental Change, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(4)

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

Abstract Rural abandonment is a significant process in the Mediterranean region, posing sustainability challenges for rural and urban areas. Although there an increase studies focusing on ecological implications impacts of land role rewilding, knowledge gap study socio-cultural dimension from local perspective, even though it crucial management decision. This focuses case Western Spain, where social survey was used to assess perceptions communities regarding their implication nature’s contributions people quality life. A campaign administered region during summer 2020, collecting 205 face-to-face surveys. The results show that overall have negative reaction toward abandonment. In addition, respondents recognize how traditional agriculture main source maintaining human well-being. Additionally, four groups narratives were identified representing clusters with different motivations interpretations paper calls understanding better perceptions, values, outcomes can be as input landscape management. Our indicate population perceives loss livelihoods may entail serious environmental societal problems, locals are forced abandon rural-associated ways life migrate

Language: Английский

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Managing Wildfire Risk in Mosaic Landscapes: A Case Study of the Upper Gata River Catchment in Sierra de Gata, Spain

Land, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 465 - 465

Published: March 24, 2022

Fire prevention and suppression approaches that exclusively rely on silvicultural measures containment infrastructure have become increasingly ineffective in stopping the spread of wildfires. As agroforestry landscape mosaics consisting a mix different land cover use types are considered less prone to fire than forests, support involvement rural people agriculture forestry activities been proposed. However, it is unknown whether, current socio-economic context, these land-use interventions will nudge fire-prone landscapes towards more fire-resistant ones. We report case study Gata river catchment Sierra de Gata, Spain, which area has pilot site for Mosaico-Extremadura, an innovative participatory fire-risk-mitigation strategy. Our purpose assess efficacy project as “productive fuel breaks” their potential protecting high-risk areas. Interventions were effective reducing flame length rate spread, almost 40% intervention was sub-catchments with high risk. Therefore, they can function productive breaks and, if located strategically, contribute mitigating wildfire For reasons, view other economic social benefits, collaborative management highly recommended.

Language: Английский

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Systems Thinking and Learning Outcomes Fostering Rural–Urban Synergies: A Systematic Review

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 919 - 919

Published: April 23, 2025

This systematic review examines the intersection of systems thinking and learning theory in addressing rural–urban challenges light increasing global urbanization. We explore how different dimensions thinking—ontological (how we understand systems) epistemological think about systems)—align with single-, double-, triple-loop research from 2014 to 2024. Through a rigorous screening process peer-reviewed literature, analyze theoretical frameworks manifest approaches, methodological choices, outcomes. Our findings reveal promising developments persistent gaps current suggest pathways for more integrated frameworks. also highlight need studies that develop knowledge practices support collective joint trajectories towards sustainability cross-sectorial perspective geographies. synthesis contributes discussions on effectively address complex at interface while advancing both understanding practical application.

Language: Английский

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Ecological assessment of forest management approaches to develop resilient forests in the face of global change in Central Europe

Basic and Applied Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Collaborative agent-based modeling for managing shrub encroachment in an Afroalpine grassland

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 316, P. 115040 - 115040

Published: May 17, 2022

Language: Английский

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