Making the Most of World Natural Heritage—Linking Conservation and Sustainable Regional Development?

Conradin, Katharina; Hammer, Thomas

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“…Unique landscapes such as the Dolomites, the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, and the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona are recognised as natural heritage sites by the UNESCO convention (UNESCO 2017), promoting sustainable regional development in addition to safeguarding these landscapes (Conradin and Hammer 2016). The symbolic role of cultural landscapes (e.g., alpine pastures, larch meadows) needs to be further evaluated to support the maintenance of these landscapes and associated ecosystem services (Fontana et al 2013;Schirpke et al 2017).…”

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Symbolic species as a cultural ecosystem service in the European Alps: insights and open issues

Schirpke

Meisch

2018

Landscape Ecol

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Purpose Symbolic plants and animals are recognised as a cultural ecosystem service (CES), which is still underrepresented in ecosystem services assessments. Thus, this study aims at identifying and mapping important symbolic species in the European Alps, which are of cultural significance to large parts of the Alpine population. Methods Symbolic species were identified by ten expert groups, and their use was assessed in a qualitative way. The spatial distribution of all species across the Alpine Space area was mapped at the municipality level. Through hotspots analysis, we identified spatial patterns in the distribution of species. Spearman correlation was used to evaluate the relationship between symbolic species and selected environmental and social variables. Results Ten species were identified (edelweiss, gentian, alpenrose, larch, pine, Alpine ibex, chamois, marmot, brown bear, and golden eagle) that are widely used for symbolic representations, i.e., depiction on flags, emblems, logos, and naming of hotels and brands. Hotspots of symbolic species were found in several locations in the European Alps and could be related to high elevation, steep slopes, open land cover, and naturalness. Conclusions This study proposes a methodology to map and assess symbolic species as a CES. As the spatial distribution of symbolic species depends on environmental characteristics and human activities, our results provide important insights for landscape planning and management. However, it remains unclear whether associated cultural values depend on the presence of the species and further research is needed to understand the relationships between the distribution of symbolic species and social benefits.

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Symbolic species as a cultural ecosystem service in the European Alps: insights and open issues

Schirpke

Meisch

2018

Landscape Ecol

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“…The assessment results of this sub-area are consistent with previous research on the importance of glacier values, as well as with the results of the IUCN experts' assessment of the value of the region's heritage. Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned zoning and determination of value elements, the glaciers in the study area should be strictly protected; for the subsequent heritage protection processes, glaciers should be maintained in their original natural state such that the original ecological environment is not disturbed by humans [79].…”

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“…Therefore, it is necessary to demarcate the partition and screen the important key species within the partition. This study is the basis for research work on the number of important key species, habitats, migration routes and the impact of human activities in the vertical natural zone[24,27,79]. 3.…”

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Conservation Value of World Natural Heritage Sites’ Outstanding Universal Value via Multiple Techniques—Bogda, Xinjiang Tianshan

Shi

Han

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Sustainability

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The protection of World Natural Heritage Sites (WNHSs) has become a global undertaking, wherein Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) is an important aspect of heritage protection. Focusing on the protection of the aesthetic and bioecological values of Bogda (one component of Xinjiang Tianshan WNHS), 17 indicators are selected to construct a Heritage Value Protection Significance Index (HVPSI) and a related Heritage Value Protection Index (HVI). From these, the level of OUV conservation is obtained according to the five aspects of integrity, vulnerability, sensitivity, degree of human impact and environmental factors. The spatial autocorrelation analysis method was applied to the OUV conservation indices to comprehensively reflect the spatial-pattern characteristics of the heritage value in the study area. According to the spatial-division of the HVPSI, the plant community composition and diversity characteristics of different HVPSI zones are analyzed by a field survey (July 2018 and 2019). To verify the rationality of space partition and identify the OUV elements in each HVPSI district, a spatial-econometric model is then used to explore the relationship among HVPSI, HVI and community diversity. This study provides a scientific basis for management of heritage sites and a theoretical basis for further investigation into heritage site indicators. Sustainability 2019, 11, 5953 2 of 27examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals [bioecology]; and (x) to contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation [habitat standards] [3]. Since the adoption of the 'Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage' by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 16, 1972, many countries have actively attempted to protect their cultural and natural heritage through declaration of world heritage sites [2]. To qualify as a WNHS, a heritage site must contribute Outstanding Universal Value (OUV). OUV is defined as 'cultural and/or natural significance which is so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and to be of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity' [3]. Acknowledging and satisfying the requirements of OUV is an important part of heritage conservation and at the core of the standards of heritage value. The refinement of a WNHS's OUV standards is a key aspect in the declaration and protection of WNHSs. Furthermore, refining OUV requirements has important scientific and practical significance in the formulation of relevant protection and management policies [4].To define OUV, scholars have compared and analyzed the multiple values of landscapes, ecology, science, technology, ec...

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“…A World Natural Heritage's (WNH) contribution to sustainable urban development is not solely limited to heritage tourism and the conservation of heritage. Relatively, a WNH is an instrument that when applied carefully, can achieve a multidimensional contribution to environmental, sociocultural, economic, and institutional/governance goals [30]. According to Cullen [31], the significance of heritage and major problems that need to be addressed is determined by a heritage audit and detailed study of the area at the beginning of an urban regeneration project.…”

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Eye of Sustainable Planning: A Conceptual Heritage-Led Urban Regeneration Planning Framework

2018

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Implementation and integration of sustainable development within a management framework is the main problem of urban regeneration projects. Therefore, this paper aims to develop a sustainable heritage-led urban regeneration planning framework, which will act as an urban regeneration project life cycle model and aid sustainable planning and decision-making processes for project managers. First, a literature review is used to conceptualise the first version of the sustainable planning framework. Then, it is validated by conducting interviews with professionals in Northern Cyprus. Sustainable heritage-led urban regeneration planning problems exist in the case study region. Therefore, the data collected for this research is significant to the research problem. Results showed that there is a lack of knowledge towards heritage-led urban regeneration among the local community and it is the main source of sustainable planning problems. Therefore, a questionnaire survey is conducted to validate this problem. The results validated that there is a sustainability perception difference between the local community and professionals, and the knowledge level of the local community was not satisfactory. Finally, a knowledge management system is introduced in the final version of the framework in order to empower stakeholders, and the "eye of sustainable planning" is introduced. Perception differences between the local community and professionals and the lack of knowledge of the local community towards heritage-led urban regeneration is introduced by this research. This study is limited to heritage-led regeneration projects and future studies may extend the scope of this study to different countries.

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Making the Most of World Natural Heritage—Linking Conservation and Sustainable Regional Development?

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

Symbolic species as a cultural ecosystem service in the European Alps: insights and open issues

Symbolic species as a cultural ecosystem service in the European Alps: insights and open issues

Conservation Value of World Natural Heritage Sites’ Outstanding Universal Value via Multiple Techniques—Bogda, Xinjiang Tianshan

Eye of Sustainable Planning: A Conceptual Heritage-Led Urban Regeneration Planning Framework

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