Connecting governance interventions to ecosystem services provision: A social‐ecological network approach

People and Nature, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 266 - 280

Published: Dec. 6, 2020

Abstract The fulfilment of the benefits resulting from services provided by nature requires an integrated framework that combines appropriate ecosystem service governance with spatially explicit models provision. Here, we propose using a social‐ecological network approach to develop ‘landscape framework’ identifies how different types can act on supply, demand and flow through changes in landscape structure connections. Starting undesirable situations where exceeds exemplify application this conceptual model considering hierarchical (e.g. creation protected areas), market payments for environmental services) community‐based enhancing links between stakeholders) approaches. We show interventions associated each these approaches distinct ways regulate components provision chain heterogeneous landscapes. Filling such knowledge gaps help identify depending factors limit provision: restricted or flow. entails challenges related availability data limited understanding key underlying mechanisms. However, it opens important new research questions at interface services, great potential as tool management aims achieve sustainability. A free Plain Language Summary be found within Supporting Information article.

Language: Английский

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Climate regulation ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation are enhanced differently by climate- and fire-smart landscape management

Environmental Research Letters, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. 054014 - 054014

Published: April 6, 2022

Abstract The implementation of climate-smart policies to enhance carbon sequestration and reduce emissions is being encouraged worldwide fight climate change. Afforestation practices rewilding initiatives are examples suggested tackle these issues. In contrast, fire-smart approaches, by stimulating traditional farmland activities or agroforestry practices, could also assist regulation while protecting biodiversity. However, there scarce information concerning the potential impacts alternative land management strategies on ecosystem services biodiversity conservation. As such, this work simulates future effects different in Transboundary Biosphere Reserve Meseta Ibérica (Portugal-Spain). Climate-smart (‘Afforestation’, ‘Rewilding’) (‘Farmland recovery’, ‘Agroforestry recovery’) scenarios were modelled over a period 60 years (1990–2050), their evaluated. Species distribution models for 207 vertebrates built gains/losses climate-habitat suitability quantified. Results suggest as best (0.98 Mg C ha −1 yr mean increase 6801.5 M€ avoided economic losses 2020–2050 under scenarios), providing largest habitat gains threatened species (around 50% endangered critically Rewilding scenarios). Fire-smart benefit (0.82 3476.3 Agroforestry benefiting majority open-habitat species. This study highlights main challenges European rural mountains, informing decision-makers regarding landscape planning global

Language: Английский

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The state of wildfire and bushfire science: Temporal trends, research divisions and knowledge gaps

Safety Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 105797 - 105797

Published: May 7, 2022

Language: Английский

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Fire-Smart Territories: a proof of concept based on Mosaico approach

Landscape Ecology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(12), P. 3353 - 3370

Published: April 3, 2023

Abstract Context Here we develop a practical framework ( Mosaico ) and report real-world example of early implementation Fire-Smart Territory (FST) in Sierra de Gata-Las Hurdes region central Spain. Objectives We aimed to assess the impact landscape changes induced by Local Land Managers (LLM; indirect prevention) on simulated fire spread under different governance scenarios developed 2016–2021. Methods Following participatory process region, received 250 proposals for intervention (49.6% from agriculturalists, 22.8% forest producers-mainly resin tappers-, 27.6% shepherds). From 94 (37.6%) implemented end study, quantified fuel models over whole territory (Scenario 1, S1). Then, fires 20 ignition points estimate area burned S1 three other scenarios. Results To date, sole LLMs results low moderate (current mean 10.5; median 1.8), which can be explained high frequency small-scale interventions (agriculture) comparatively modest reduction large-scale (livestock grazing). A combination LLM public actions is needed reach more substantial (S2-S3, % 14.1–18.9; 6.9–10.8). Relaxing legal/administrative constraints allow large private would result greatest attainable (S4, 25.0; 17.8). Adaptive management approach must focussed improving capacity modify larger portions prioritizing critical areas such as propagation nodes.

Language: Английский

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Degrowth scenarios for biodiversity? Key methodological steps and a call for collaboration

Sustainability Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 6, 2024

Abstract Studies show that economic growth contributes to biodiversity loss and that, after a certain threshold, it does not contribute wellbeing. Thus, when developing scenarios, considering societal futures where is pre-condition deserves special attention. However, date, degrowth scenarios have been explored for conservation human In this paper, we explain how the Nature Futures Framework (NFF) other approaches could be used generate biodiversity, nature’s contributions people (NCP) good quality of life (GQL) based on multiple values. We present key methodological steps such an endeavour, including: (i) producing visions high-income countries; (ii) identifying leverage points imagining pathways; (iii) social–ecological interactions; (iv) modelling NCP, GQL along scenarios. Our proposal framed within current theoretical, empirical, work as well efforts improve scenario development across climate communities. To develop GQL, call collaboration natural social sciences, quantitative qualitative approaches, northern southern perspectives. This lead community practice tests improves in national international science–policy interfaces they set out achieve Convention Biological Diversity’s 2050 vision living harmony with nature.

Language: Английский

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Using fire to enhance rewilding when agricultural policies fail

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 755, P. 142897 - 142897

Published: Oct. 14, 2020

Rewilding has been proposed as an opportunity for biodiversity conservation in abandoned landscapes. However, rewilding is challenged by the increasing fire risk associated with more flammable landscapes, and loss of open-habitat specialist species. Contrastingly, supporting High Nature Value farmlands (HNVf) also highlighted a valuable option, but effective implementation agricultural policies often fails leading to uncertain scenarios wherein effects wildfire management remain largely unexplored. Herein, we simulated fire-landscape dynamics evaluate how suppression affect regime (102 species vertebrates) under HNVf future (2050), transnational biosphere reserve (Gerês-Xurés Mountains, Portugal-Spain). were modulated three different levels effectiveness. Then, quantified scenario on (burned suppressed areas) (habitat suitability change 2050). Simulations confirm long-term (up 30,000 ha additional areas between 2031 2050 comparison scenario) (benefiting around 60% species). benefits some (20%), including critically endangered, vulnerable endemic taxa, while several (33%) profit from open habitats created fire. Although remains best scenario, reinforced low may provide nature-based solution when societal support through fails.

Language: Английский

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Spatial Patterns and Intensity of Land Abandonment Drive Wildfire Hazard and Likelihood in Mediterranean Agropastoral Areas

Land, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(11), P. 1942 - 1942

Published: Oct. 31, 2022

In Mediterranean agropastoral areas, land abandonment is a key driver of wildfire risk as fuel load and continuity increase. To gain insights into the potential impacts on in fire-prone fire-spread modeling approach to evaluate variations induced by different spatial patterns percentages was applied. The study carried out 1200 km2 area located north-western Sardinia (Italy) mostly covered herbaceous fuels. We compared nine scenarios, which consisted control conditions (NA) eight scenarios obtained combining four intensity levels (10, 20, 30, 40%) two abandonment. hypothesized variation dead depth within abandoned polygons with respect conditions. For each scenario, hazard likelihood at landscape scale assessed simulating over 17,000 seasons using minimum travel time (MTT) fire spread algorithm. Wildfire simulations replicated weather associated largest fires observed were run 40 m resolution, consistent input files. Our results highlighted that growing amounts substantially increased burn probability, high flame length probability size level. Considering given percentage abandonment, generated likelihood, but average values not significantly different. annual burned from about 2400 ha 3100 40% findings this work demonstrate progressive lands can lead severe modifications behavior thus promoting large fast-spreading events. approaches allow us estimate risks posed future wildfires rural communities, ecosystems anthropic context adopt optimize smart prevention planning strategies mitigate these threats.

Language: Английский

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Participatory multi-criteria evaluation of landscape values to inform wildfire management

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 327, P. 116762 - 116762

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

Climate change is expected to increase the number of days with meteorological conditions conducive uncontrollable wildfires. Thus, it necessary strengthen capacity wildfire-prone regions minimize adverse impacts these wildfires by creating resilient landscapes. In this paper we develop a participatory multi-criteria evaluation identify and map landscape values prioritize areas according in Montseny Biophere Reserve (Catalonia, NE Spain). Then, draft wildfire management strategy protect that have been prioritized through selected fuel reduction sectors would reduce intensity. Finally, emphasize added value adaptation megafires. We find integration has potential alter strategies adding changing their implementation order. However, planned treatments faces socioeconomic institutional barriers call for deeper engagement transdisciplinary project design transformative science.

Language: Английский

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What is a fire resilient landscape? Towards an integrated definition

AMBIO, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52(10), P. 1592 - 1602

Published: June 30, 2023

Abstract The concept of fire resilience has become increasingly relevant as society looks to understand and respond recent wildfire events. In particular, the idea a ‘fire resilient landscape’ is one which been utilised explore how can coexist with wildfires. However, landscapes often approached in silos, either from an environmental or social perspective; no integrated definition exists. Based on synthesis literature survey scientists practitioners, we propose define landscape ‘a socio-ecological system that accepts presence fire, whilst preventing significant losses through management, community engagement effective recovery.’ This common could help guide policy surrounding landscapes, exemplify such be initiated practice. We applicability proposed both Mediterranean temperate Europe.

Language: Английский

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Rural development funding and wildfire prevention: Evidences of spatial mismatches with fire activity

Land Use Policy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 117, P. 106079 - 106079

Published: March 11, 2022

The European Union Rural Development Program (RDP) is a major driver of landscape change over time in Europe. In context climate and land use changes consequent fire risk exacerbation, understanding the possible contribution RDP measures to wildfire mitigation could help planning subsidies allocation criteria more efficient way for prevention. However, little known on links between spatial subsidies, relevant wildfires prevention, distribution activity. Our study aims fill this knowledge gap through an exploratory analysis carried out Italy based activity indicators period 2007–2017, expenditure at municipal level 2017–2013, series ancillary indicators. We selected specifically addressing (direct prevention) those whose implementation has impact regime (indirect prevention). results suggest low association fire-related subsequent reduction Principal Component Analysis suggests role managed rural areas mitigating activity, as well mismatch prevention high contexts. claim need deeper integration territorial information within funding criteria. Also, integrating indirect management plans would be cost-effective approach leverage public policies management, by allocating limited financial resources high-risk areas.

Language: Английский

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