Integrating stakeholders’ demands and scientific knowledge on ecosystem services in landscape planning

Palacios-Agúndez, Igone; Manuel, Beatriz Fernández de; Rodríguez-Loinaz, Gloria; Peña, Lydia Zapata; Ametzaga-Arregi, Ibone; Alday, Josu G.; Casado-Arzuaga, Izaskun; Madariaga, Iosu; Arana, Xabier; Onaindia, Miren

doi:10.1007/s10980-014-9994-1

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“…Due to the diverse interactions (trade-offs, synergies) and stakeholders' preferences in ecosystem services management, it would be impossible to simultaneously maximize them all in forest planning [27][28][29]. Thus, a type of compromise-based management is essential, particularly one where all interactions are addressed and objectives are weighted based on the stakeholders' preferences [28].…”

Section: The Multi-functionality Of Forest Ecosystemsmentioning

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Evaluating the Multi-Functionality of Forest Ecosystems in Northern Mexico

Pérez-Verdín

Monarrez-Gonzalez

Tecle

et al. 2018

Forests

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Abstract:Managing multiple ecosystem services is a complex task that involves special interactions among different resources, services, and stakeholders. Mexican forests have been traditionally managed for the single purpose of obtaining wood, benefiting a small sector of society. In this study, we evaluated the interactions among various ecosystem services, namely carbon content, tree diversity, surface water runoff, and the net present value of timber production. We also attempted to determine the most suitable basal area level that best satisfies the management of these services combined. Bivariate correlations, non-linear regression models, and a multiobjective decision-making technique are used to analyze the data in the study. Results indicate that trade-offs exist between surface water runoff and tree basal area. A synergistic relationship, between net present value and carbon content with basal area, was also observed. Tree diversity has a synergistic relationship with basal area in open forests, but a trade-off relationship in denser forests. The most preferred forest management level that satisfies the desired ecosystem services is between 17 and 21 m 2 /ha of residual basal area. We hope that adopting this multiobjective study can cement collaborative strategies among Mexican resource managers, landowners, environmental groups, and others interested in forest management.

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Section: The Multi-functionality Of Forest Ecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating the Multi-Functionality of Forest Ecosystems in Northern Mexico

Pérez-Verdín

Monarrez-Gonzalez

Tecle

et al. 2018

Forests

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“…ES approaches supporting visioning and scenario studies are a good way of producing useful information to develop public understanding, to support social learning (Albert et al 2012), or to improve actual decision-support among alternatives. While Frank et al (2014) show how ES assessments can explicate the trade-offs between different management scenarios, Palacios-Agundez et al (2014) illustrate an approach to underpin a visioning exercise with spatial analyses of the vision's implications.…”

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“…The objectives of such scoping would be to identify the needs and interests of potential users, to clarify the specific planning instruments and decisionmaking processes in which the ES concept should be applied, and to estimate the scientific capacities and resources available (cf. Palacios-Agundez et al 2014).…”

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Integrating ecosystem services in landscape planning: requirements, approaches, and impacts

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Despite growing knowledge of ecosystem services (ES), and heightened awareness of their political and socio-economic relevance, mainstreaming and implementing ES in landscape planning and decision-making are still in their infancy. The objective of this special issue, therefore, is to explore requirements for, approaches to, and potential impacts of, integrating ES in landscape planning and management. The issue includes three key research themes: (i) Requirements and interests of planners and decision-makers for integrating ES in different application contexts, (ii) Approaches to applying ES in (participatory) planning, and (iii) Potential impacts of integrating ES in policy and decision-making. These themes are addressed by 12 papers that refer to case studies in Africa, Australia, and Europe. Four lessons are highlighted: (i) Information on ES is considered useful by many practitioners, but the type, production and communication of ES information need to be adapted to the specific context of a planning case; (ii) A broad range of approaches are available for integrating the ES concept in (participatory) planning with different and complementary contributions to decision-support; (iii) Effectively integrating ES in planning requires careful scoping of the context, objectives and capacities; (iv) Integrating ES in planning can effectively support the co

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“…The Basque regional ecosystem services assessment, which started in 2008, develops an approach of integrative knowledge by complementing the knowledge obtained through participatory methodologies with biophysical and socio-economical qualitative indicators and analyses [12]. It therefore combines qualitative and quantitative data to study the biophysical and social dimension of ecosystem services in the Basque Country.…”

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“…This integrative these diverse methodologies are combined [12] to analyze the existing synergies and trade-offs and to identify response options for a sustainable management of ecosystem services, including cultural ES [28,29].…”

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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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Integrating stakeholders’ demands and scientific knowledge on ecosystem services in landscape planning

Cited by 39 publications

References 33 publications

Evaluating the Multi-Functionality of Forest Ecosystems in Northern Mexico

Evaluating the Multi-Functionality of Forest Ecosystems in Northern Mexico

Integrating ecosystem services in landscape planning: requirements, approaches, and impacts

Sustainable landscape management based on cultural ecosystem services

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