Land surface phenology for the characterization of Mediterranean permanent grasslands DOI Creative Commons

Alberto Tanda,

Antonio Pulina, Simonetta Bagella

et al.

Precision Agriculture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 26(1)

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

The provision of ecosystem services from Mediterranean permanent grasslands is threatened due to shifting management practices and environmental pressures. This observational study tested the hypothesis that Land Surface Phenology (LSP) parameters high-resolution satellite data can characterize various support conservation improvement practices. potential LSP derived Sentinel-2 in identifying multi-layer mixed vegetation grasslands, including silvopastoral systems, were well-characterized an agronomic ecological perspective through field surveys, was assessed. Forty-nine polygons, representing eleven sites characterized by different grassland vegetation, soil, climate management, identified Sardinia (Italy). images 2017 2023 processed derive NDVI, calculated using TIMESAT 3.3 software. Canonical Correspondence Analysis showed a significant association (p < 0.05) between combination metrics used as proxies set relevant agronomical indicators. It then possible differentiate managed vs. abandoned (e.g., start peak season significantly later under unmanaged p 0.0001), wooded open grasslands(e.g., base value higher woodlands 0.0001) across gradients (altitude) (green-down rate mown than unmown areas, 0.0001). proved be promising features length growing season, earliness, forage availability, mowing grazing intensity, unpalatable species) grasslands. characterization design or monitoring detect abandonment pressures early.

Language: Английский

Quantifying supply and demand of cultural ecosystem services from a dynamic perspective DOI
Yuxin Zhang, Bin Fu, Juying Sun

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Land Use Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 148, P. 107414 - 107414

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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State of the art and challenges in the environmental labelling for animal food products DOI Creative Commons
Riccardo Primi, Giampiero Grossi, Pier Paolo Danieli

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Italian Journal of Animal Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1), P. 1104 - 1123

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

In the latter half of twentieth century, particularly in developed countries, a growing awareness environmental impact personal choices—encompassing climate, pollution, land degradation, and biodiversity loss—resulted an upsurge labels on goods. Environmental play crucial role assisting consumers selecting environmentally superior products, fostering market development towards eco-friendly production systems, serving as foundation for product differentiation increased value. Despite public interest quality climate change, surveys reveal gap between consumers' attitudes actual purchasing behaviour. addition, concerns about complexity cost certification systems have arisen, with fears creating barriers small producers. This review aims to provide overview labelling context animal food emphasising social regulatory aspects, exploring technical considerations life cycle thinking approaches schemes, discussing pros cons standardising procedures multi-dimensional sector.

Language: Английский

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Integrating Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Ecosystem Services into Spatial Optimization of Urban Functions DOI Creative Commons

Tianlin Zhai,

Mingyuan Chang,

Yingchao Li

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Land, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(9), P. 1661 - 1661

Published: Aug. 24, 2023

It is vital to conduct urban ecosystem service evaluations and demarcate ecological management zoning preserve regional security the spatial optimization of functions. This study assessed examined distribution characteristics supply demand five typical services in Zhengzhou their matching pattern. Based on Maslow’s hierarchy needs, was demarcated guide The results showed that most goods were generally provided west south city. High-value areas mainly found center. There a definite circle structure total demand. Carbon sequestration, grain production, water yield, habitat maintenance center area indicated an deficit. Soil conservation regions surplus trend. into groups zoning. Different preferences had impact rise living conditions led increase for high-level services. can provide essential theoretical basis practical assistance space management.

Language: Английский

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A review of agroforestry as a sustainable and resilient agriculture DOI Creative Commons
Asif Raihan

Journal of Agriculture Sustainability and Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 49 - 72

Published: May 26, 2023

The agricultural sector is confronted with the formidable challenge of providing sustenance for a global population 9 billion individuals by year 2050, all while mitigating adverse ecological and societal impacts. An attempt to address this difficulty has been made through implementation organic farming practices, which have yielded predominantly favorable results. Nevertheless, there are still certain obstacles that need be addressed. Organic practices exhibit lower yields compared conventional methods, concerns persist regarding greenhouse gas emissions fertilizer leaching. This paper provides an overview existing agriculture systems proposes agroforestry, deliberate integration trees shrubs crops or livestock, may represent promising avenue advancing sustainable agriculture. Agroforestry possesses capacity sustain productivity concurrently provide many ecosystem services use nature-inspired methods. study presents prevalent methods products associated also highlighting positive environmental social impacts it brings about. present aims examine encountered in agroforestry suggest potential strategies policy modification could enhance uptake such among farmers. findings review indicate emerges as very effective land strategy addressing both food security degradation concerns.

Language: Английский

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The role of tourists’ and residents emotions on resilient landscape restoration after extreme events DOI Creative Commons
Tiziano Tempesta, Carolina Bonardi Pellizzari, Daniel Vecchiato

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Trees Forests and People, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 100514 - 100514

Published: Feb. 13, 2024

Forest areas and mountainous territories provide crucial ecosystem services, among which cultural-recreational services are of particular relevance in the Alps. In 2018, mountain area Northeast Italy was struck by VAIA windstorm, resulting extensive damage to trail networks substantial landscape transformations valleys. Restoring storm-affected while considering forest resilience public preferences became a critical need. This research is aimed at assessing scenic visitors residents impacted storm with reference alternative intervention strategies for restoring VAIA-affected forests. The psychophysical approach applied understand survey conducted May 2022, involving 713 Veneto region. Respondents were requested evaluate quality 8 typologies characterized panoramic non-panoramic views, forests without fallen trees, meadows cultivated or abandoned. They also required associate eight proposed categories emotions landscapes, providing scores accordingly. To analyze factors affecting we estimated two regression models. first model highlighted that positively correlated meadows, forests, abandoned trees felled have negative correlations. second demonstrated existence strong relationship between evoked, certain significantly impacting perception. explains higher proportion than one (R2 = 0.788 vs R2 0.527) meaning better predictor physical characteristics territory. Our results suggest that, order improve recreational territories, it will be necessary remove same time increase presence views substituting some meadows.

Language: Английский

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Quantitative assessment of the supply, demand and flows of ecosystem services in the Yangtze River Basin, China DOI
Dongjie Guan,

Xiaofeng Fan,

Lilei Zhou

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Frontiers of Earth Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 422 - 445

Published: March 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Tipping points and farmer decision-making in European permanent grassland (PG) agricultural systems DOI Creative Commons
Sophie Tindale,

Yiying Cao,

Shan Jin

et al.

Journal of Rural Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 110, P. 103364 - 103364

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Permanent grasslands (PG) provide multifunctional ecosystem services (ES) in Europe and globally, which are threatened by both increased farming intensity land use change marginal areas. Farm management decisions can represent critical thresholds, or behavioural "tipping points", the agricultural system. Decisions influenced a combination of agronomic, policy social factors. Transformation PG systems be facilitated through positive tipping points relevant implementation to ensure sustainable systems. The aim this research was understand drivers regarding changes towards negative across five biogeographic zones Europe. Interview methodology assessed farmers' preferences priorities adoption Participants were selected from case study countries, each representing different zone (Continental/Pannonian: Czech Republic, Boreal: Sweden, Mediterranean: Spain, Alpine: Switzerland, Atlantic: UK). sample also covered three types within these zones: high input/intensive conventional farms (≥1.0 LU/ha); low input/extensive (<1.0 certified organic farms. In total, 373 farm interviews obtained countries between October 2020 2021. analysis focuses on considers considering studies (specifically abandonment) practices stocking rates). most common reasons for either intensification extensification economic. Farmers require support increase provision non-market ES, while rebalancing subsidies deliver environmental ES at scale abandonment (e.g., creation specific habitats that some species). Agri-environment schemes (AES)and could more flexible allow farmers better adapt grassland local production conditions unpredictable circumstances such as droughts, floods, market shocks. To maintain delivers goods services, financial compensation delivery perceived significant mechanism needed, easier access expertise extension consultancy is considered important factor.

Language: Английский

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Farmer identities and permanent grassland management: Evidence from five European biogeographic zones DOI Creative Commons
Shan Jin,

Yiying Cao,

Michael Burd

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People and Nature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Abstract Permanent grassland (PG) provides multiple ecosystem services. However, there is increasing concern regarding the decreased multifunctionality of PGs, including those located in Europe. The PG has been attributed to increased intensity management, where decision‐making influenced by farmers' relevant behavioural intentions and self‐identities. In order investigate how farmer identities can translate into future adoption management practices, interviews ( n = 373) were conducted with farmers from five European biogeographic zones. Their farms are Continental/Pannonian (Czech Republic), Mediterranean (Spain), Boreal (Sweden), Alpine (Switzerland) Atlantic (United Kingdom) regions. data analysed using a mixed‐method approach involving thematic analysis multinomial logistic regression. enabled seven ‘identity’ types be identified. results regression showed that productivist identity was predictor intention intensify or extensify future, while land caretaker predicted maintenance current practice. Farmers higher dependence on income agri‐environment schemes more likely their farm production maintain practices. Older less PG, having organic extensive future. Future policies interventions aim increase PG‐related ecosystem‐service targeted considering specific attributes, intentions, as well regional differences these. Financial benefits risks perceived should considered when promoting any policy levers. Read free Plain Language Summary for this article Journal blog.

Language: Английский

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Digitalisation in rural areas: exploring perspectives and main challenges ahead DOI Creative Commons
Sabrina Arcuri, Gianluca Brunori, Silvia Rolandi

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RIVISTA DI ECONOMIA AGRARIA, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 78(2), P. 19 - 28

Published: Dec. 31, 2023

This paper offers a comprehensive critical review on digitalisation in rural areas, drawing international and EU policies, scientific grey literature real-life examples from two European H2020 research projects. In doing so, it aims at providing basic conceptual framework encompassing three main intervention with relative sub-themes, identified as relevant for namely: the digital divide, attractiveness of areas opportunities strengthening local governance. For each these broad themes, role tools is explored supported by case study valuable insights applications settings.

Language: Английский

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Citizen attitudes towards the environment and association with perceived threats to the countryside: Evidence from countries in five European biogeographic zones DOI Creative Commons
Barbara Stewart‐Knox, Brendan Bunting, Shan Jin

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(10), P. e0311056 - e0311056

Published: Oct. 10, 2024

Citizens play a crucial role in attaining the United Nations 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs). There is growing awareness of importance understanding citizen perspectives on environmental issues, relation to developing and maintaining lifestyles, addressing perceived threats protection restoration ecosystems biodiversity. This analysis sought understand people's attitudes towards conservation, how they relate countryside, determine vary demographically between countries. A survey was administered citizens (quota sampled age, gender, education, split rural urban residency) across five countries representative differing biogeographical regions (N = 3,190): Czech Republic (n 649) (Continental); Spain (Mediterranean) 623); Sweden (Boreal) 645); Switzerland (Alpine) 641); Kingdom (UK) (Atlantic) 632). Attitudes were measured using Environmental Inventory (EAI-24) 2 factors (utilization; preservation) threat countryside 1-factor (15 items). Multigroup regression indicated that preservationist associated with greater all Higher activities linked degradation, socio-economic uncertainty risks agri-food supply chains The "bad behaviour visitors" greatest Republic, UK, while "lack young farmers taking over farming" Sweden. To promote pro-environmental obtain public support for policies interventions targeting communication about needed, together mitigation measures. Raising peoples' through targeted communications could pro-environment potentially result behaviours.

Language: Английский

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