Global overview of ecosystem services provided by riparian vegetation
Fluvial riparian vegetation (RV) links fluvial and terrestrial ecosystems. It is under significant
pressure from anthropogenic activities, and, therefore, the management and restoration of …
pressure from anthropogenic activities, and, therefore, the management and restoration of …
Ecosystem services as a contested concept: a synthesis of critique and counter‐arguments
M Schröter, EH Van der Zanden… - Conservation …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
We describe and reflect on seven recurring critiques of the concept of ecosystem services
and respective counter‐arguments. First, the concept is criticized for being anthropocentric …
and respective counter‐arguments. First, the concept is criticized for being anthropocentric …
[HTML][HTML] The science, policy and practice of nature-based solutions: An interdisciplinary perspective
In this paper, we reflect on the implications for science, policy and practice of the recently
introduced concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), with a focus on the European context …
introduced concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), with a focus on the European context …
Ecosystem services in urban plans: What is there, and what is still needed for better decisions
C Cortinovis, D Geneletti - Land use policy, 2018 - Elsevier
In cities, land-use decisions made during planning processes determine the availability of
ecosystem services fundamental to the wellbeing of urban population. Hence, the inclusion …
ecosystem services fundamental to the wellbeing of urban population. Hence, the inclusion …
A review of urban ecosystem services: six key challenges for future research
Global urbanization creates opportunities and challenges for human well-being and
transition towards sustainability. Urban areas are human-environment systems that depend …
transition towards sustainability. Urban areas are human-environment systems that depend …
Capacity, pressure, demand, and flow: A conceptual framework for analyzing ecosystem service provision and delivery
AM Villamagna, PL Angermeier, EM Bennett - Ecological complexity, 2013 - Elsevier
Ecosystem services provide an instinctive way to understand the trade-offs associated with
natural resource management. However, despite their apparent usefulness, several hurdles …
natural resource management. However, despite their apparent usefulness, several hurdles …
Ecosystem services and ethics
A major strength of the ecosystem services (ESS) concept is that it allows a succinct
description of how human well-being depends on nature, showing that the neglect of such …
description of how human well-being depends on nature, showing that the neglect of such …
[HTML][HTML] Responses of ecosystem services to natural and anthropogenic forcings: A spatial regression based assessment in the world's largest mangrove ecosystem
Most of the Earth's Ecosystem Services (ESs) have experienced a decreasing trend in the
last few decades, primarily due to increasing human dominance in the natural environment …
last few decades, primarily due to increasing human dominance in the natural environment …
Ecosystem service implementation and governance challenges in urban green space planning—The case of Berlin, Germany
N Kabisch - Land use policy, 2015 - Elsevier
Urban landscape planners are increasingly becoming aware of the value of ecosystem
services to the quality of life of city residents. However, the ecosystem service framework has …
services to the quality of life of city residents. However, the ecosystem service framework has …
Socio-cultural valuation of ecosystem services: uncovering the links between values, drivers of change, and human well-being
I Iniesta-Arandia, M García-Llorente, PA Aguilera… - Ecological …, 2014 - Elsevier
Ecosystem services studies currently lack information regarding stakeholders' socio-cultural
values. This information is highly relevant to human well-being, which is the motivation of …
values. This information is highly relevant to human well-being, which is the motivation of …