Framework for systematic indicator selection to assess effects of land management on ecosystem services

Effects of different management regimes on mangrove ecosystem services in Java, Indonesia

“…Information on the ecosystem properties and key indicators were compiled in line with earlier work done in mangrove areas the Philippines Padilla 1996, Gilbert andJanssen 1998) and conceptual work by Van Oudenhoven et al (2012). The approach we followed is illustrated by the framework for indicator selection in Figure 1.…”

“…the available amount of wood would be harvested, depends largely on the demand, the quality for the end use, user, the accessibility (availability) and other factors. This actual use is indicated through the so-called 'performance' indicator (De Groot et al 2010a, Van Oudenhoven et al 2012. The ratio between the quantity of an ecosystem service used vs. the total amount that is available can tell us more about the sustainable use of this service.…”

“…In line with Van Oudenhoven et al (2012), we define land management as: "human activities that directly affect land cover, in the context of a given land-use purpose. "…”

“…Mangrove ecosystem services depend on a wide range of ecosystem properties, which we define as the set of ecological and biophysical conditions, processes, structures that underpin the ecosystem's capacity to provide ecosystem services (Van Oudenhoven et al 2012). Examples include species composition, root structure and sediment.…”

“…Indicators related to ecosystem properties that provide information on the capacity of mangroves to provide services are so-called 'state' indicators (De Groot et al 2010a, Van Oudenhoven et al 2012. After looking into the key ecosystem properties per service, we established which indicators could be identified and quantified, based on scientific literature.…”