How can landscape ecology contribute to sustainability science?

Opdam, P.F.M.; Luque, Sandra; Nassauer, Joan Iverson; Verburg, Peter H.; Wu, Jianguo

doi:10.1007/s10980-018-0610-7

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“…Finally, it is necessary to realize that the aesthetic appeal of a landscape or a scene for tourism is transient and contingent on various landscape history and legacy effects resulting in variations of how different landscapes are valued [1,102]. The values, particularly those of coastal landscapes, change with changes in perceptions of the users towards ecosystems and their functions [103,104].…”

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Key Aesthetic Appeal Concepts of Coastal Dunes and Forests on the Example of the Curonian Spit (Lithuania)

Urbis

Povilanskas

Šimanauskienė

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The main objective of the study was to elicit key concepts determining the aesthetic appeal of coastal dunes and forests using the example of the Curonian Spit (Lithuania). The mixed approach included three methods: (1) paired comparison survey of 45 coastal landscapes, (2) semi-structured interviews with local inhabitants, and (3) eliciting the key aesthetic appeal concepts by a panel of experts using the Delphi technique. The results of the paired comparison survey show that the most aesthetically appealing landscapes of the Curonian Spit are: (1) white mobile dunes, (2) white dunes with grey (grassland) dunes in the background, and (3) grey dunes with white dunes in the background. The local inhabitants considered the concept of visual coherence as the best, explaining the aesthetic appeal of the dune and the forest landscapes on the spit. The experts of the Delphi survey considered that the concepts of stewardship, naturalness, imageability, and visual scale best define the scenic appeal. The appeal of the least attractive landscapes, in their opinion, was shaped by the concepts of naturalness, disturbance, and complexity. We conclude that the notions of visitors, local inhabitants and experts differ on the aesthetic appeal concepts of coastal dunes and forests, suggesting potential management conflicts.

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Key Aesthetic Appeal Concepts of Coastal Dunes and Forests on the Example of the Curonian Spit (Lithuania)

Urbis

Povilanskas

Šimanauskienė

et al. 2019

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“…Third, collaborative and participatory approaches that include stakeholder involvement are essential for sustainable landscape solutions (Opdam et al 2018). Adaptive ecological design, that considers relationships between landscape pattern and ecological processes, encourages public participation, and balances heterogeneity and stability, should be practiced for landscape design in the karst region (Yu et al 2009).…”

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Karst landscapes of China: patterns, ecosystem processes and services

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Context The karst region of southwestern China, one of the largest continuous karsts in the world, is known for its unique landscapes and rich biodiversity. This region has suffered severe environmental degradation (e.g., vegetation cover loss, soil erosion and biodiversity loss). In recent decades, Chinese governments at different levels have initiated several ecological programs (e.g., Green for Grain, Mountain Closure) to restore the degraded environment and to alleviate poverty. Objectives This study summarizes landscape studies of karst landscapes patterns, their dynamics and interactions among landscape pattern, hydrological processes and ecosystem services (ES). Methods We conducted a systematic literature review of science and land use policy to identify knowledge gaps and recommend future research and policy directions. Results Karst landscapes have experienced rapid turnover in recent decades due largely to the overlap of intense human activity on the fragile karst ecosystems. Many studies have comprehensively examined hydrology, soil processes and ecosystem services (ES) and their relationships with landscape pattern. Most of these studies have found that karst ecosystems recover with improved ES. However, the importance of epikarst in hydrological and soil processes, intense anthropogenic disturbance and landscape heterogeneity in landscape models remains elusive. Conclusions Future research should focus on indepth examination and modelling of karst specific hydrological and soil processes, investigating relationships between climatic change, landscape change, ecological processes, and region-specific ES assessments. Results from such research should provide the necessary scientific support for a comprehensive, national karst rocky desertification treatment project (Stage II) and poverty alleviation initiatives.

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“…Sustainable landscapes are societal constructs, with many meanings for different stakeholders. These landscapes can only be identified through dialogue with stakeholders, rather than through science alone, given the various values held by stakeholders about their landscape (Opdam et al, 2018). Dialogues, especially if oriented around deliberation, can inform debate leading to decision-making.…”

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A landscape for everyone: integrating rights-based and landscape governance approaches

Walters¹

2019

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We wish to thank Marie Fischborn who helped provide much of the case study material from the Panorama database for chapter 4. Thanks also to Jackie Siles who reviewed chapter 4. Secondly, we wish to acknowledge inputs from Gill Shepherd and Harry Jonas for their thorough reviews of this publication, and to Cheryl Rosebush for her valuable editorial feedback. We would also like to thank Corbett Nash for guiding us through the entire editing and publication process, and producing the figures. Finally, we wish to thank the Danish Government, whose funding of the IUCN "Towards pro-poor REDD+ Project" made this publication possible, and to other donors who funded some of the case studies, including Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature, Conservation and Nuclear Safety and the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa.

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How can landscape ecology contribute to sustainability science?

Cited by 112 publications

References 43 publications

Key Aesthetic Appeal Concepts of Coastal Dunes and Forests on the Example of the Curonian Spit (Lithuania)

Key Aesthetic Appeal Concepts of Coastal Dunes and Forests on the Example of the Curonian Spit (Lithuania)

Karst landscapes of China: patterns, ecosystem processes and services

A landscape for everyone: integrating rights-based and landscape governance approaches

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