Influence of protected riparian areas on habitat structure and biodiversity in and at small lakes managed by recreational fisheries

Nikolaus, Robert; Matern, Sven; Schafft, Malwina; Maday, Andreas; Wolter, Christian; Klefoth, Thomas; Arlinghaus, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2022.106476

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“…When the northern and central parts of Lake Tisza, about 65% of the area, became part of the Hortobágy National Park in 1993, a zone system for the utilisation of the lake was established in order to separate nature protection from other, primarily touristic and recreational, use. Around the turn of the millennium, mosaic-based zoning was applied to several similar European wetlands and artificial lakes as well [71][72][73][74][75].…”

Section: Ecological Endowmentsmentioning

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Effects of Mosaic Natural Conditions on the Tourism Management of a Lowland Water Reservoir, Lake Tisza, Hungary

Benkhard,

Csorba,

Mester

et al. 2023

Land

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The increasing number of visitors and conflicts resulting from shared use in valorising sensitive wetlands make effective visitor and site management measures essential. In the course of this research, the landscape pattern, the current spatial distribution of tourist activities and the possible arrangement of expedient further development were examined. The study area, Lake Tisza, is an artificial lowland reservoir established in the 1970s with an area of 127 km2 in Hungary. Among its original functions, in addition to flood control, nature conservation and recreation have become the main profiles. The diverse hydro-ecological features and mosaic landscape structure allow for nature conservation and utilisation in tourism. This differentiated use is in line with the worldwide trend of favouring locations with multiple leisure activities in close proximity to each other. Based on the CORINE Land Cover (CLC) 2018 database, 12 different land use categories were identified in the study area. The largest proportion is represented by water bodies (53.29%), while inland marshes and broad-leaved forests cover 22.25% and 16.64%, respectively. The heterogeneity of the area is considerably enhanced by the high patch sizes of the categories pastures, broad-leaved forests and inland marshes. According to the Shannon diversity index, the most complex landscape diversity can be found in the Tiszavalk (1.5) and Poroszló (1.4) basins, considered to be the most suitable for ecotourism, while the lower values of the Sarud (1.1) and Abadszalók (1.1) basins provide suitable conditions for water sport activities and recreational tourism. Continuous adaptation to social needs and the joint protection of natural values is crucial for the sustainable development of Lake Tisza.

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Section: Ecological Endowmentsmentioning

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Effects of Mosaic Natural Conditions on the Tourism Management of a Lowland Water Reservoir, Lake Tisza, Hungary

Benkhard,

Csorba,

Mester

et al. 2023

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“…For other outdoor activities, for example nature photography, we conclude that nature experience and stewardship realization may be less profound in relation to aquatic ecosystems and especially fish. The stewardship initiatives of recreational anglers may focus on selected fish species, but many activities supported by angler communities, for example habitat enhancement or reduced fishing pressure, also benefit non-target taxa and habitats (Nikolaus et al, 2022).…”

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“…They act to enhance others pro‐environmental behaviour because it is in their best interest (Hahn, 1991; Raynal et al, 2020), that is it limits impacts on the natural systems that they care for (Dietz et al, 2005). Even if self‐interest means a focus on conserving beloved ‘game’ fish, actions such as small‐scale protected areas established in self‐governed lakes, will have conservation effects on other non‐target taxa and habitats (Nikolaus et al, 2022).…”

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Reviving the unique potential of recreational fishers as environmental stewards of aquatic ecosystems

2022

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Recreational anglers have been key players in aquatic conservation, but this role is increasingly obscured. Other environmental sectors are now more visible stakeholders engaged with biodiversity. Recreational fishing has relevant environmental and moral implications, but these can be resolved via improved governance and management. More difficult is replacing the stewardship capacity provided by anglers. When analysed against a novel environmental stewardship framework based on place and identity, care, knowledge and agency, we find that marginalizing anglers could diminish aquatic biodiversity conservation. This outcome is likely because excellence in recreational fishing involves habituation of skills and ethical imperatives associated with sustainable and responsible use of fish populations. These dimensions are probably not so pertinent and correspondingly less developed in other nature stakeholders. Importantly, catching and killing wild animals catapults anglers into a food web and associated ecological conscience that most other outdoor activities cannot generate. As a result, recreational fishing often engenders feelings of care and responsibility for aquatic systems that support personal well‐being, bridging the stewardship value‐action gap through development of local assessment, management and evaluative competencies and associated agency. Transdisciplinary cooperation with scientists, managers and policymakers can unleash the stewardship potential of recreational anglers and engage their capacity for the common good.

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Freshwater fish sanctuaries provide benefits for riparian wildlife

Dusevic,

Etherington,

Twardek

et al. 2024

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Benefits to wildlife communities stemming from the protection of a single species have been documented in terrestrial and marine systems but remain understudied within the context of freshwater‐protected areas (FPAs). We used five long‐standing (>80 years) FPAs in three lakes in eastern Ontario, Canada, which were initially established to protect native black bass (Micropterus spp.) from angling exploitation, to assess whether this protection affected wildlife communities found in the riparian areas of these FPAs. From May to July 2021, we used baited remote camera traps and visual surveys to assess species diversity within and outside of FPAs. We recorded 61 species spanning mammalian, avian and herpetofauna taxa, with the two assessment methods identifying unique sets of species (23% overlap). Camera traps showed that animals were more active in riparian areas during the day (62% of detections) than at night. FPAs had a variable but overall positive influence on riparian wildlife biodiversity, hosting more bird, mammal, amphibian and reptile species than non‐protected areas and having higher species richness. FPAs differed from other sites in the lakes by having higher habitat complexity, less human infrastructure and less human use, which potentially contributed to these differences. This study raises awareness that even small FPAs can have legacy, umbrella‐type benefits that extend beyond fishes to the wildlife that use the adjacent riparian areas.

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Influence of protected riparian areas on habitat structure and biodiversity in and at small lakes managed by recreational fisheries

Cited by 13 publications

References 89 publications

Effects of Mosaic Natural Conditions on the Tourism Management of a Lowland Water Reservoir, Lake Tisza, Hungary

Effects of Mosaic Natural Conditions on the Tourism Management of a Lowland Water Reservoir, Lake Tisza, Hungary

Reviving the unique potential of recreational fishers as environmental stewards of aquatic ecosystems

Freshwater fish sanctuaries provide benefits for riparian wildlife

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