Linking ecosystem services and human health: the Eco-Health Relationship Browser

Jackson, Laura E.; Daniel, Jessica; McCorkle, Betsy; Sears, Alexandra; Bush, Kathleen F.

doi:10.1007/s00038-013-0482-1

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“…Many studies have shown that there is an intermediate link between the existence of ecosystems and public health through buffering ecosystem services (ESs), which refers to the ability of ecosystems to 'buffer' health effects (Bratman et al 2012, Jackson et al 2013, Guerry et al 2015, de Jesus Crespo and Fulford 2018. The processes of buffering ESs that are most relevant to public health can be broadly classified into the following categories: clean air and water; noise reduction; flood mitigation; heat effect reduction; climate stability; biodiversity conservation, etc Therefore, green space can modify health outcomes to a certain extent and reduce the risk of clinical diseases such as gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases, through the causal pathway of buffering ESs.…”

Section: Pathway 3: Linking Green Space To Ecosystem Healthmentioning

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Links between green space and public health: a bibliometric review of global research trends and future prospects from 1901 to 2019

Zhang

Bing

et al. 2020

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Considerable specific cross-sectional and review studies have linked exposure to green spaces to improving public health, but there is no bibliometric review attempting to systemically and retrospectively analyze these existing articles. Here we aim to uncover global research status, trends, and future prospects in green spaces and health (G-H) research then propose a framework for the underlying mechanisms and pathways that link green space to public health. We obtained 18 961 G-H research publications from the core Web of Science collection from 1901 to 2019, analyzing the characteristics of publication outputs, key scientific disciplines, and differences in performance between countries and institutions. Besides, content analysis was conducted to analyze the keywords, including keyword co-occurrence analysis and keyword clustering analysis. We found: (1) a steady quantitative increase in publications, active journals, and involved countries and institutions since the 1990s; (2) a significant increase and changes in G-H related interdisciplinary categories, with environment-related disciplines becoming the mainstream; (3) research focus and trends that were identified based on the analysis of high-frequency co-occurring keywords; (4) three main knowledge domains, namely, green spaces and physical health, mental health, and ecosystem health, that were identified and visualized based on keyword clustering analysis; (5) a framework of underlying mechanisms and pathways linking green space to public health that is proposed based on visualization of the three main knowledge domains. We suggest that the main challenge of G-H research is to further clarify in-depth the underlying mechanisms and pathways from multiple perspectives, including multiple nations, disciplines, and study designs. The lack of co-occurring keywords and clustering information related to social well-being suggests that research related to 'social health' is lacking. Based on a clear understanding of the quantity, quality, and characteristics of green space for public health, a health-based environmental plan should be proposed in the future.

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Section: Pathway 3: Linking Green Space To Ecosystem Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Links between green space and public health: a bibliometric review of global research trends and future prospects from 1901 to 2019

Zhang

Bing

et al. 2020

Environ. Res. Lett.

131

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“…These objectives are to prioritize vulnerable populations and enhance the pedestrian environment. Greenery is a venue and stimulus for healthful behaviors including physical activity, social interaction, and engagement with nature [22]. In urban and natural areas, this quality is a key aspect of cultural, recreational, and aesthetic ecosystem services [1].…”

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A Needs-Driven, Multi-Objective Approach to Allocate Urban Ecosystem Services from 10,000 Trees

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Urban areas face challenges including vehicular emissions, stormwater runoff, and sedentary lifestyles. Communities recognize the value of trees in mitigating these challenges by absorbing pollution and enhancing walkability. However, siting trees to optimize multiple benefits requires a systems approach that may cross sectors of management and expertise. We present a spatially-explicit method to optimize tree planting in Durham, NC, a rapidly growing urban area with an aging tree stock. Using GIS data and a ranking approach, we explored where Durham could augment its current stock of willow oaks through its plans to install 10,000 mid-sized deciduous trees. Data included high-resolution landcover metrics developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), demographics from the U.S. Census, an attributed roads dataset licensed to the EPA, and sidewalk information from the City of Durham. Census block groups (CBGs) were ranked for tree planting according to single and multiple objectives including stormwater reduction, emissions buffering, walkability, and protection of vulnerable populations. Prioritizing tree planting based on single objectives led to four sets of locations with limited geographic overlap. Prioritizing tree planting based on multiple objectives tended to favor historically disadvantaged CBGs. The four-objective strategy met the largest proportion of estimated regional need. Based on this analysis, the City of Durham has implemented a seven-year plan to plant 10,000 trees in priority neighborhoods. This analysis also found that any strategy which included the protection of vulnerable populations generated more benefits than others.

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“…The Eco-Health Relationship Browser is an interactive graphical viewer for exploring published linkages between ES and numerous public health issues (Jackson et al, 2013). Tools such as Watershed Navigator and Raindrop are embedded within the interactive map and are designed for use with EnviroAtlas data.…”

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EnviroAtlas: A new geospatial tool to foster ecosystem services science and resource management

Pickard¹,

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a b s t r a c tIn this article we present EnviroAtlas, a web-based, open access tool that seeks to meet a range of needs by bringing together environmental, economic and demographic data in an ecosystem services framework. Within EnviroAtlas, there are three primary types of geospatial data: research-derived ecosystem services indicator data in their native resolution, indicator data that have been summarized to standard reporting units, and reference data. Reporting units include watershed basins across the contiguous U.S. and Census block groups throughout featured urban areas. EnviroAtlas includes both current and future drivers of change, such as land use and climate, for addressing issues of adaptation, conservation, equity, and resiliency. In addition to geospatial data, EnviroAtlas includes geospatial and statistical tools, and resources that support research, education, and decision-making. With the development of EnviroAtlas, we facilitate the practice of ecosystem services science by providing a framework to track conditions across political boundaries and assess policies and regulations. EnviroAtlas is a robust research and educational resource, with consistent, systems-oriented information to support nationally, regionally, and locally focused decisions.Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

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Linking ecosystem services and human health: the Eco-Health Relationship Browser

Abstract: Results from the systematic review were used to populate the Browser, which organizes the diverse literature and allows users to visualize the numerous connections between ecosystem services and human health.

Cited by 68 publications

References 45 publications

Links between green space and public health: a bibliometric review of global research trends and future prospects from 1901 to 2019

Links between green space and public health: a bibliometric review of global research trends and future prospects from 1901 to 2019

A Needs-Driven, Multi-Objective Approach to Allocate Urban Ecosystem Services from 10,000 Trees

EnviroAtlas: A new geospatial tool to foster ecosystem services science and resource management

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