Exploring Farmers’ Perspectives on Ecosystem Degradation and Restoration in Southern Hilly Regions of China DOI Creative Commons
Chang You,

Chunqian Jiang,

En Liu

et al.

Land, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 1562 - 1562

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Ecosystem degradation has become a significant global environmental issue. Particularly in the south hilly regions, necessity for ecological restoration is increasingly evident. This study takes Shiyan City Hubei Province as an example and adopts combination of extensive questionnaire surveys field interviews to deeply analyze farmers’ perceptions factors influencing ecosystem restoration. research fills gap current studies at local level. The results show that (1) farmers generally believe government policy support natural resource protection are crucial restoration, with average score 4.4, indicating strong willingness participate. (2) There positive relationship among human consciousness, social governance, regulation. Human consciousness not only directly enhances level governance but also promotes effectiveness regulation through governance. (3) impact between economic benefits green economy confirmed, requirement creates development opportunities farmers. emphasizes importance constructing multi-party participation strategy Policymakers should focus on education, support, incentives stimulate enthusiasm achieve sustainable management. provides theoretical basis practices offers important reference promoting regional development. By emphasizing win–win development, this new perspectives design implementation future policies.

Language: Английский

Costs and benefits of restoration are still poorly quantified: evidence from a systematic literature review on the Brazilian Atlantic Forest DOI Creative Commons
Lorenz R. Schimetka, Patricia Ruggiero,

Raquel L. Carvalho

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(5)

Published: April 29, 2024

The achievement of international forest restoration goals requires economically viable land‐use options. Brazilian Atlantic Forest is a priority area for ecosystem restoration, as it widely deforested to make place intensive agriculture and one the most threatened biodiversity hotspots in world. We systematically reviewed existing scientific literature on biome highlight evidence economic benefits costs restoration. A total 15 publications were identified that quantify and/or observed studies (11) [Correction added May 2024, after first online publication: In preceding phrase, (12) was corrected this version.] published 2018 research topic biogeographically biased 12 referred study sites Brazil's Southeast Region. Given its beneficial natural conditions, predestined wide range restoration‐related opportunities, yet are underexplored (seven studies). Moreover, from multifunctional use restored forests almost absent with only three presenting primary data. Elaboration also limited 10 focus predominantly active Thus, we argue not well understood. Clarity thereon is, however, critical policy formulation mobilize private investments. therefore call fill knowledge gap economics biome, other biomes well.

Language: Английский

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The global cost of international commitments on land restoration DOI Creative Commons
Dewy Verhoeven, Ezra Berkhout,

Annelies Sewell

et al.

Land Degradation and Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 35(16), P. 4864 - 4874

Published: Aug. 19, 2024

Abstract Land restoration and sustainable land management projects have now been proposed for up to a billion hectares globally, responding continuous degradation processes. But, lack of reliable cost estimates hinders implementation, which results in high perceived risk investments. This study addresses this gap, using data from 243 multiple sources estimate the ranges different types more precisely. The analysis shows median costs vary 185 $US/ha 3012 depending on measure, implying current global commitment 0.04%–0.27% annual GDP implement. Since majority these commitments are made by developing countries, international cost‐sharing mechanisms, through climate or private finance, required move goal setting implementation.

Language: Английский

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Socioeconomic impacts of land restoration in agriculture: a systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Mandy Malan, Ezra Berkhout, Jan Duchoslav

et al.

Q Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(2)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Land restoration programmes are an increasingly popular tool to reduce degradation and increase livelihoods. This study aims summarize the available evidence on socioeconomic impacts of interventions aiming promote land or prevent degradation, including agroforestry, conservation agriculture, integrated soil fertility management, water conservation. Using a systematic approach selecting assessing quality relevant studies, this review reveals paucity evidence. We identify twenty-nine causal which just six assess outcomes, only three studies were conducted outside Africa, none assessed agroforestry. The provide insights into thirty-five intervention–outcome combinations, 71 per cent reveal positive impact outcome studies. discuss implications for policy research.

Language: Английский

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2

Assessing innovations for upscaling forest landscape restoration DOI Creative Commons
Leland K. Werden, Rebecca J. Cole,

Katrin Schönhofer

et al.

One Earth, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(9), P. 1515 - 1528

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Measuring farmer time preferences: A systematic literature review for Europe and North America DOI Creative Commons
David Wuepper,

Severin Henzmann,

Robert Finger

et al.

Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2(4), P. 823 - 837

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Abstract We present the first systematic review of literature on farmer time preference measurements across Europe and North America. synthesize methodological developments, summarize empirical findings, discuss challenges potential areas for further research. The average reported discount rate farmers in America is 23% per annum. Farmer preferences are, however, highly heterogeneous within studies. Moreover, we identify knowledge gaps to be addressed future draw conclusions policymakers researchers.

Language: Английский

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Temporal and Spatial Variation Characteristics of the Ecosystem in the Inner Mongolia Section of the Yellow River Basin DOI Creative Commons
Junjie Yang,

Laigen Jia,

Jun Hao

et al.

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(7), P. 827 - 827

Published: July 10, 2024

As one of the most vital ecological regions in China, well-being Inner Mongolia section Yellow River Basin directly hinges upon comprehending variations its ecosystem. The current research puts emphasis on analysis single-factor indicators within Mongolian and lacks summarization regarding overall state ecosystem River. This study, using methods such as remote sensing interpretation model simulation, combined with ground surveys, analyzes macrostructure, quality status, service functions, driving factors from 2000 to 2020. results indicate that (1) 2020, structure was predominantly composed forest, grassland, other types systems. (2) From Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Fractional Cover (FVC), net primary productivity (NPP) all showed increasing trends Basin, NPP showing a slightly greater increase compared NDVI FVC. (3) Over past two decades, rate decrease wind erosion modulus per unit area 1.675 t hm−2. (4) An drivers changes revealed while climate change has exerted an influence, human activities have likewise had substantial effect over 20 years. study contributes comprehensive understanding status ecosystem, providing decision-making basis for subsequent protection management projects.

Language: Английский

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0

Exploring Farmers’ Perspectives on Ecosystem Degradation and Restoration in Southern Hilly Regions of China DOI Creative Commons
Chang You,

Chunqian Jiang,

En Liu

et al.

Land, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 1562 - 1562

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Ecosystem degradation has become a significant global environmental issue. Particularly in the south hilly regions, necessity for ecological restoration is increasingly evident. This study takes Shiyan City Hubei Province as an example and adopts combination of extensive questionnaire surveys field interviews to deeply analyze farmers’ perceptions factors influencing ecosystem restoration. research fills gap current studies at local level. The results show that (1) farmers generally believe government policy support natural resource protection are crucial restoration, with average score 4.4, indicating strong willingness participate. (2) There positive relationship among human consciousness, social governance, regulation. Human consciousness not only directly enhances level governance but also promotes effectiveness regulation through governance. (3) impact between economic benefits green economy confirmed, requirement creates development opportunities farmers. emphasizes importance constructing multi-party participation strategy Policymakers should focus on education, support, incentives stimulate enthusiasm achieve sustainable management. provides theoretical basis practices offers important reference promoting regional development. By emphasizing win–win development, this new perspectives design implementation future policies.

Language: Английский

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0