Mapping Ecological Infrastructure in a Cross-Border Regional Context

Land, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(11), P. 2010 - 2010

Published: Nov. 2, 2023

Facing the decline of biodiversity worldwide, conservation remaining natural and semi-natural areas is fundamental. To do so, concept green infrastructure has gained attention recently. This case study presents method developed to identify in a cross-border, urbanized territory between Switzerland France area influence city Geneva. The first part methodology consists calculating mapping inputs aggregated four pillars: (i) distribution habitats as well predicted hundreds plant animal species, (ii) supply five ecosystem services, (iii) functional connectivity for three species light pollution (iv) indices landscape’s structure. These are then used run prioritization model with highest ecological interest according these weighted inputs. cross-border situation this had impacts on way input data were gathered output was created consider expectations main local authorities involved, without creating any legal obligations implementation infrastructure. As positive sign usefulness results, resulting maps immediately transferred land use planners charge developing ambitious visions “Grand Genève” 2050 alignment 10 objectives transition recently agreed signed by authorities. presented article flexible includes broad description biodiversity, supporting reliable network high values purposes human well-being.

Language: Английский

Impact of road infrastructure on wildlife corridors in Hainan rainforests

Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 139, P. 104539 - 104539

Published: Dec. 17, 2024

Language: Английский