This
work
estimates
yield
losses
due
to
drought
events
in
mountain
grasslands
north-eastern
Italy,
laying
the
groundwork
for
index-based
insurance.
Given
high
correlation
between
Leaf
Area
Index
(LAI)
and
grassland
yield,
we
exploit
LAI
as
a
proxy
yield.
We
estimate
by
Sentinel-2
biophysical
processor
compare
different
gap-filling
methods,
including
time-series
interpolation
fusion
with
Sentinel-1
SAR
data.
derive
Forage
Production
(FPI)
growing
season
cumulate
of
daily
product
meteorological
water
stress
coefficient.
Finally,
calculate
index
anomaly
FPI.
The
validation
ground
measurements
showed
RMSE
0.92
[m2
m-2]
R2
0.81,
on
average
over
all
measurement
sites.
comparison
FPI
0.56
at
pixel
scale
0.74
parcel
scale.
developed
prototype
was
used
end
year
2022
calculating
payments
an
experimental
insurance
scheme
that
proposed
group
farmers
Trentino-South
Tyrol.
Ecosystem Services,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
57, P. 101467 - 101467
Published: Aug. 8, 2022
Cultural
ecosystem
services
(CES)
are
increasingly
addressed
in
research,
but
conceptual
and
methodological
issues
still
limit
their
integration
into
management
decision-making.While
most
studies
have
focused
on
mapping
quantifying
CES,
less
attention
has
been
paid
to
the
final
benefits
derived
from
CES.This
study
systematically
reviewed
literature
with
regard
subjective
well-being
associated
examining
(1)
research
context,
(2)
assessment
of
dimensions/types
benefits,
(3)
drivers
change
implications,
(4)
limitations
future
needs.Based
160
publications,
our
results
indicate
that
were
related
dimension
experiences
(44.5%),
followed
by
identities
(29.3%)
capabilities
(26.4%).Disbenefits
such
as
sense
fear,
insecurity
noisiness
only
mentioned
21.3%
all
publications.Major
challenges
overcome
current
knowledge
gaps
include
strengthen
inter-and
transdisciplinary
collaboration,
deepen
understanding
human
dimension,
broaden
analysis
a
greater
number
disbenefits,
well
integrate
information
specific
ecosystems
at
large
spatial
scales,
establish
stronger
linkages
decision-making
clarify
definitions
concepts.Future
should
address
these
generate
meaningful
for
management.
Tourism and Hospitality,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 374 - 389
Published: June 23, 2023
Mountains
are
perceived
as
places
of
biodiversity,
attractive
with
breathtaking
aesthetic
views
and
epitomized
by
their
unique
landscape
features.
As
mountains
the
second
most
demanded
outdoor
destination
category
at
a
global
level
after
beaches
islands,
steady
growth
tourism
high
pressure
on
sensitive
mountain
ecosystems.
can
be
observed
from
practice
in
environments,
distribution
activities
is
highly
uneven.
In
Alps,
one
best-known
regions
relentless
growth,
substantial
concentration
intensity
traced
to
specific
locations
valleys,
whereas
other
parts
have
cope
trends
marginalization.
this
situation,
many
concerned
stakeholders
long
advocated
for
more
balanced
economic
development.
The
initiative
“Mountaineering
Villages”
promoted
Alpine
Convention
few
respective
actions
shift
perspectives
persuade
tourists
engage
sustainable
activities.
paper
explores
how
these
linked
use
cultural
landscapes
narratives
that
exposed
convincing
development
models
regions.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(19), P. 14358 - 14358
Published: Sept. 28, 2023
The
sustainable
development
of
mountain
tourism
is
crucial
for
preserving
the
delicate
ecosystems
and
resources
found
in
these
unique
landscapes.
This
research
paper
investigates
sustainability
lodges,
which
serve
as
essential
facilities
delivering
services.
To
assess
sustainability,
expert
decision
making
involving
eight
selected
experts
was
employed.
A
hybrid
approach
combining
IMF
SWARA
(IMproved
Fuzzy
Step-wise
Weight
Assessment
Ratio
Analysis)
method
with
Dombi
Aggregation
Operators
utilized
to
determine
weights
various
criteria.
assigned
initial
based
on
input,
were
subsequently
adjusted
using
Operators.
findings
highlight
significance
two
key
criteria
per
evaluations:
quality
services
offered
(C21)
preservation
natural
(C15).
rank
evaluate
fuzzy
CRADIS
(Compromise
Ranking
Alternatives
from
Distance
Ideal
Solution)
employed,
ultimately
identifying
Zabrana
(ML6)
top-ranked
lodge.
validity
results
confirmed
through
result
validation
sensitivity
analysis.
contributes
by
providing
insights
into
current
state
offering
guidelines
enhancing
overall
experience
integration
methods.
