Perception, demand and user contribution to ecosystem services in the Bilbao Metropolitan Greenbelt

Casado-Arzuaga, Izaskun; Madariaga, Iosu; Onaindia, Miren

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.05.059

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“…We provide them merely to draw attention to the fact that a large number of papers included in ''social valuation'' of ecosystem services are actually economic valuations based exclusively on social preferences. As we do not aim to expand on the differences between both approaches or the risks of limiting research on social preferences to monetary terms, we refer to other authors for further discussion (Funtowicz and Ravetz 1994;Chee 2004;Wegner and Pascual 2011;Farley 2012;Casado-Arzuaga et al 2013). Defining clear methods for the social valuation of ecosystem services would strengthen the social approach as the alternative to economics to assess ecosystem services by society.…”

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A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

Felipe‐Lucia

Comı́n

Escalera-Reyes

2014

AMBIO

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Methods to assess ecosystem services using ecological or economic approaches are considerably better defined than methods for the social approach. To identify why the social approach remains unclear, we reviewed current trends in the literature. We found two main reasons: (i) the cultural ecosystem services are usually used to represent the whole social approach, and (ii) the economic valuation based on social preferences is typically included in the social approach. Next, we proposed a framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services that provides alternatives to economics methods, enables comparison across studies, and supports decision-making in land planning and management. The framework includes the agreements emerged from the review, such as considering spatial-temporal flows, including stakeholders from all social ranges, and using two complementary methods to value ecosystem services. Finally, we provided practical recommendations learned from the application of the proposed framework in a case study.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

Felipe‐Lucia

Comı́n

Escalera-Reyes

2014

AMBIO

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“…Many up to date innovative ecosystem services methodologies are used during this assessment at different working scales, being the following the principal research lines carried out during the process: 1) Studying conditions & trends of Biodiversity & ecosystem services using indicators, and developing a multifunctionality indicator [16,17]; 2) Mapping ecosystems services at different scales taking into account all natural heritage (biological and geological heritage) [18,19], making special emphasis in mapping cultural ecosystem services [20,21]; 3) Analyzing social preferences (demand) and users' perceptions through participatory processes [22,23,24]; and 4) Developing future scenarios, both qualitative (participatory) [25] and quantitative (modelling) [26,27]. These research lines are interconnected.…”

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Sustainable landscape management based on cultural ecosystem services

Palacios-Agúndez

Peña

Ametzaga-Arregi

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Change and Adaptation in Socio-Ecological Systems

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Abstract:To sustain cultural ecosystem services and cultural heritage it is important to go in depth in the science policy interface, because efficient governance mechanisms emerge from the cooperation of scientists and practitioners. In the Basque Country, we are on the road towards adaptive and resilient landscape management through an integrative approach that enhances the link between science, policy-making and society. Key elements of this approach are: The establishment from the outset of a transdisciplinar community of practice; the creation of specific transdisciplinar working groups to go in depth with concrete applicability measures; a strong outreach strategy and educational programs development; and last but not least, the involvement of stakeholders at multiple stage of the process. Diverse research lines are carried out during the process (e.g. mapping ecosystems services, analyzing social perceptions), whose results are combined to help identify response options for sustainable landscape. Relevant policy implementations of the results of this broad research are already taking place in the Basque Country. The proved utility of this working mechanism makes key agents to continue involved, and to attract more agents into the process. These transdisciplinary processes facilitate the creation of synergies and win-win solutions towards sustainable management of cultural ecosystem services.

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“…To the knowledge of the authors, no research has combined both information types in the region. If the objective is to preserve natural resources, it is important to understand not only the historical distribution of the forest, but also the landowners' perceptions of it [51,52]. In a first part, the present study focuses on how the forest cover has been changing over the last 17 years, using a multitemporal analysis approach.…”

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Assessing Forest Cover Dynamics and Forest Perception in the Atlantic Forest of Paraguay, Combining Remote Sensing and Household Level Data

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Mack

Wohlfart

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Abstract:The Upper Parana Atlantic Forest (BAAPA) in Paraguay is one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. The rapid growth of deforestation has resulted in the loss of 91% of its original cover. Numerous efforts have been made to halt deforestation activities, however farmers' perception towards the forest and its benefits has not been considered either in studies conducted so far or by policy makers. This research provides the first multi-temporal analysis of the dynamics of the forest within the BAAPA region on the one hand, and assesses the way farmers perceive the forest and how this influences forest conservation at the farm level on the other. Remote sensing data acquired from Landsat images from 1999 to 2016 were used to measure the extent of the forest cover and deforestation rates over 17 years. Farmers' influence on the dynamics of the forest was evaluated by combining earth observation data and household survey results conducted in the BAAPA region in 2016. Outcomes obtained in this study demonstrate a total loss in forest cover of 7500 km 2 . Deforestation rates in protected areas were determined by management regimes. The combination of household level and remote sensing data demonstrated that forest dynamics at the farm level is influenced by farm type, the level of dependency/use of forest benefits and the level of education of forest owners. An understanding of the social value awarded to the forest is a relevant contribution towards preserving natural resources.

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Perception, demand and user contribution to ecosystem services in the Bilbao Metropolitan Greenbelt

Cited by 139 publications

References 38 publications

A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

A framework for the social valuation of ecosystem services

Sustainable landscape management based on cultural ecosystem services

Assessing Forest Cover Dynamics and Forest Perception in the Atlantic Forest of Paraguay, Combining Remote Sensing and Household Level Data

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