Prioritising conservation actions towards the sustainability of the dehesa by integrating the demands of society

Parra-López, Carlos; Sayadi, Samir; García-García, Guillermo; Abdallah, Saker Ben; Carmona-Torres, Carmen

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103613

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“…These results coincide with other studies which state that, in spite of the multifunctional character of the dehesa, society conceives these spaces as places destined mainly for production [85]. These findings reflect a lack of comprehensive understanding of the dehesa and reveal the need to promote a more complete knowledge of its diversity of social, cultural, educational and environmental functions [2,11,15,16,37,86,87].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Sustainability 2024, 16,3843 14 o over time, showing a higher value in the school stage (23.5%), followed by high sch (12.3%) and university (2.8%). The content analysis shows that the most common educational activities were o ings close to the environment, followed by visits to farms and cheese dairies, participat in agricultural work, shepherd simulation activities and accompanying livestock tasks.…”

Section: Starting Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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University Students’ Perception of the Dehesa and the Associated Traditional Trades

Guillén-Peñafiel,

Hernández-Carretero,

Sánchez-Martín

2024

Sustainability

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The dehesas are one of the most emblematic landscapes of the Extremadura region (Spain). Along with its natural values, it preserves a wide repertoire of knowledge and trades rooted in the history and tradition of rural communities. However, the knowledge and practices that have characterized life in this environment are currently under serious threat. Faced with this problem, this study was based on the premise that, for individuals to commit themselves to the care and transmission of heritage, it is first necessary for them to know, understand and value it. For this reason, the main objective was to determine the knowledge and appreciation of university students with respect to the dehesa and the ancestral practice of grazing. It also aimed to analyze which are the most valued methodologies, activities, and future strategies for understanding and preserving these cultural landscapes and their ancestral practices. To this end, 400 university students were surveyed, and various quantitative and qualitative analyses were carried out. Quantitative techniques include analyses based on weighted averages, contingency tables and the chi-square test, while qualitative techniques are based on word frequency analysis and inductive content analysis. Despite coming from an environment dominated by this landscape and being one of the few regions that still preserve the ancestral practice of pastoralism, the results corroborated the students’ lack of understanding of the dehesa and the variety of uses it offers. In addition, it was evident that they have hardly frequented this landscape and have not participated in on-site educational experiences. It also revealed the importance of experiential and sensory activities in the understanding and appreciation of the rural environment and its traditions. The results can be useful for improving the design of educational tourism products based on intangible heritage. It can also be useful for adapting teaching strategies and activities to the level of knowledge and experiences of students, helping to ensure the success of the educational experience.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

Section: Starting Situationmentioning

confidence: 99%

University Students’ Perception of the Dehesa and the Associated Traditional Trades

Guillén-Peñafiel,

Hernández-Carretero,

Sánchez-Martín

2024

Sustainability

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“…response to climate change and evolving agricultural policies, future farming systems, especially in ecosystems that are already vulnerable, such as dehesas [40], must prioritize both crop productivity and sustainability. To achieve this goal, harnessing the potential of beneficial microorganisms to complement other sustainable strategies like agronomic biofortification is gaining traction as a more environmentally friendly alternative [41,42].…”

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Combining Zinc Biofortification and Native Trichoderma Inoculation Strategies for Subterranean Clover

García-Latorre,

Velázquez,

Hernández

et al. 2024

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Using beneficial microorganisms along with sustainable strategies such as agronomic biofortification offers eco-friendly alternatives to combat climate change in ecosystems like dehesas. This study analyzes the combined effects of four wild Trichoderma spp. isolated from Extremadura, Spain (T. koningiopsis, two T. gamsii, and T. koningii, with negative and positive controls) and four Zn biofortification treatments (no Zn application; soil application of 5 mg of ZnSO4·7H2O per kg of soil, labeled soil Zn; two foliar applications of 5 mL 0.5% ZnSO4·7H2O, labeled foliar Zn; and soil + foliar combination, labeled SF) on Trifolium subterraneum performance. The combination of T. koningiopsis and T. gamsii with foliar Zn improved plant growth by up to 34.4%. Zinc accumulation was about 30% higher when T. gamsii and T. koningii were applied with SF, and their inoculation resulted in a 2.5-fold increase in ash. Trichoderma spp. affected nodulation differently; both T. gamsii inhibited nodulation by 24%, whereas neither T. koningiopsis nor T. koningii showed differences from the controls. These results highlight the potential of combining beneficial microorganisms with biofortification strategies to address nutrient deficiencies and improve agricultural sustainability. However, the complex interactions between both factors underscore the importance of strain selection and call for further research to optimize application strategies and elucidate underlying mechanisms.

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Prioritisation of strategies for the adoption of organic agriculture using BWM and fuzzy CoCoSo

Fernández-Portillo,

Yazdani,

Estepa-Mohedano

et al. 2023

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Prioritising conservation actions towards the sustainability of the dehesa by integrating the demands of society

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

University Students’ Perception of the Dehesa and the Associated Traditional Trades

University Students’ Perception of the Dehesa and the Associated Traditional Trades

Combining Zinc Biofortification and Native Trichoderma Inoculation Strategies for Subterranean Clover

Prioritisation of strategies for the adoption of organic agriculture using BWM and fuzzy CoCoSo

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