PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11, С. e14816 - e14816
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2023
Best
management
practices
(BMPs)
are
promising
solutions
that
can
partially
control
pollution
discharged
from
farmlands.
These
strategies,
like
fertilizer
reduction
and
using
filter
strips,
mainly
nutrient
(N
P)
loads
in
basins.
However,
they
have
secondary
impacts
on
nutrition
production
ecosystem.
This
study
develops
a
method
to
evaluate
the
cumulative
environmental
of
BMPs.
It
also
introduces
calculates
food's
footprint
(FEF)
for
accounting
total
damages
per
production.This
combines
soil
water
assessment
tool
(SWAT)
basin
simulation
with
indices
ReCiPe,
life
cycle
impact
(LCIA)
method.
By
these
means,
effectiveness
BMPs
loads,
yields,
footprints
(WFs)
evaluated
converted
as
equivalent
damages.
was
verified
Zrebar
Lake,
western
Iran.
Here,
consumption,
WFs,
eutrophication
main
into
health
ecological
impairments.
Two
methods,
entropy
performance
index
(EPI),
used
weighting
normalized
endpoints
last
step.Results
showed
25-50%
less
irrigation
combined
vegetated
strips
reduce
N
P
about
34-60%
8-21%,
respectively.
decrease
ecosystem
by
5-9%
risks
7-14%.
freshwater
is
more
critical
damage
adversely
reduces
1.7-3.7%.
means
decline
risks,
which
threatens
production.
FEF
presents
solve
this
dilemma
sustainability
In
area,
4-9%
friendly
than
menacing.
Finally,
concludes
SWAT-ReCiPe
provides
quantitative
framework
environment-food
nexus
assessment.
due
uncertainties,
recommended
comparing
strategies
instead
reporting
certain
values.
Hydrological Sciences Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
69(13), С. 1777 - 1796
Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2024
We
present
a
new
calibration
strategy
guide
for
coupled
surface-subsurface
hydrologic
models.
The
goal
is
to
reduce
bias
in
environmental
modeling
and
make
processes
more
consistent.
enhances
model
efficiency
accuracy
by
focusing
on
changes
channel,
soil,
landscape,
aquifer
properties.
This
approach
particularly
beneficial
when
simulating
important
features
like
baseflow
peaks
across
different
watersheds.
Developed
using
SWAT+
the
gwflow
module
six
diverse
U.S.
watersheds,
each
with
unique
characteristics,
encourages
improved
through
routine
use.
It
addresses
specific
issues
related
temporal
distribution
of
streamflow
offers
robust
method
enhancing
performance
wide
range
conditions.
By
employing
parameter
estimation
sensitivity
analysis,
ensures
rigorous
objective
other
models
that
include
land,
aquifer,
water
processes,
leading
accurate
modeling.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024
This
paper
explores
the
potential
implementation
of
Nature-Based
Solutions
(NBSs)
in
agriculture,
specifically
focusing
on
soil
and
water
management
Southern
Italy,
particularly
Apulia
Basilicata
regions.
Through
a
tailored
questionnaire,
it
investigates
farmers'
perceptions
utility
NBSs,
addressing
key
issues
region
evaluating
their
role
challenges.
Findings
reveal
primary
challenges
such
as
drought,
floods,
pollution,
with
erosion
being
major
concern.
Several
including
wetlands
bioswales,
demonstrate
consistent
performance,
while
disparities
exist
for
agroforestry
strip
cropping.
The
study
underscores
significant
gap
economic
valuation
emphasizing
need
comprehensive
assessments
that
incorporate
livability
improvements,
quality
enhancement,
socio-cultural
benefits.
Additionally,
an
analysis
NBS
across
Italian
agriculture
reveals
limited
case
studies,
suggesting
strategic
expansions
to
meet
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
research
offers
critical
insights
into
effectiveness
NBSs
agricultural
management,
advocating
enhanced
stakeholder
engagement
development
multidimensional
evaluation
frameworks
support
sustainable
practices.
PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11, С. e14816 - e14816
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2023
Best
management
practices
(BMPs)
are
promising
solutions
that
can
partially
control
pollution
discharged
from
farmlands.
These
strategies,
like
fertilizer
reduction
and
using
filter
strips,
mainly
nutrient
(N
P)
loads
in
basins.
However,
they
have
secondary
impacts
on
nutrition
production
ecosystem.
This
study
develops
a
method
to
evaluate
the
cumulative
environmental
of
BMPs.
It
also
introduces
calculates
food's
footprint
(FEF)
for
accounting
total
damages
per
production.This
combines
soil
water
assessment
tool
(SWAT)
basin
simulation
with
indices
ReCiPe,
life
cycle
impact
(LCIA)
method.
By
these
means,
effectiveness
BMPs
loads,
yields,
footprints
(WFs)
evaluated
converted
as
equivalent
damages.
was
verified
Zrebar
Lake,
western
Iran.
Here,
consumption,
WFs,
eutrophication
main
into
health
ecological
impairments.
Two
methods,
entropy
performance
index
(EPI),
used
weighting
normalized
endpoints
last
step.Results
showed
25-50%
less
irrigation
combined
vegetated
strips
reduce
N
P
about
34-60%
8-21%,
respectively.
decrease
ecosystem
by
5-9%
risks
7-14%.
freshwater
is
more
critical
damage
adversely
reduces
1.7-3.7%.
means
decline
risks,
which
threatens
production.
FEF
presents
solve
this
dilemma
sustainability
In
area,
4-9%
friendly
than
menacing.
Finally,
concludes
SWAT-ReCiPe
provides
quantitative
framework
environment-food
nexus
assessment.
due
uncertainties,
recommended
comparing
strategies
instead
reporting
certain
values.
