Effects of Landscape Pattern on Pollination, Pest Control, Water Quality, Flood Regulation, and Cultural Ecosystem Services: a Literature Review and Future Research Prospects

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangxiao Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Pest Control ◽  
Landscape Pattern ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Ecosystem Services ◽  
Flood Regulation ◽  
Control Water

scholarly journals Cultural Ecosystem Services: A Literature Review and Prospects for Future Research

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andra Ioana Milcu ◽  
Jan Hanspach ◽  
David Abson ◽  
Joern Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Ecosystem Services

scholarly journals Payments for Ecosystem Services

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-228
Author(s):  
James Salzman ◽  
Genevieve Bennett ◽  
Nathaniel Carroll ◽  
Allie Goldstein ◽  
Michael Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Pest Control ◽  
Flood Control ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Payments For Ecosystem Services ◽  
Climate Stability ◽  
Positive Externalities ◽  
Living Organisms

While we don’t tend to think about it, healthy ecosystems provide a variety of critical benefits. Ecosystem goods, the physical items an ecosystem provides, are obvious. Forests provide timber; coastal marshes provide shellfish. While less visible and generally taken for granted, the services underpinning these goods are equally important. Created by the interactions of living organisms with their environment, ecosystem services provide the conditions and processes that sustain human life.1 If you doubt this, consider how to grow an apple without pollination, pest control, or soil fertility. Once one realizes the importance of ecosystem services, three points quickly emerge: (1) landscapes provide a stream of services ranging from water quality and flood control to climate stability—the economic value of which can be significant; (2) the vast majority of these services are public goods and not exchanged in markets, so landowners have little incentive to provide these positive externalities; and (3) we, therefore, need to think creatively about creating markets for these services so they are not under-provided. This is the basis of the policy approach known as Payments for Ecosystem Services (“PES”).

scholarly journals Karst landscapes of China: patterns, ecosystem processes and services

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 2743-2763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelin Wang ◽  
Chunhua Zhang ◽  
Hongsong Chen ◽  
Yueming Yue ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Landscape Pattern ◽  
Landscape Heterogeneity ◽  
Karst Region ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Soil Processes ◽  
Karst Rocky Desertification ◽  
Landscape Models ◽  
Karst Ecosystems ◽  
Karst Landscapes

Abstract Context The karst region of southwestern China, one of the largest continuous karsts in the world, is known for its unique landscapes and rich biodiversity. This region has suffered severe environmental degradation (e.g., vegetation cover loss, soil erosion and biodiversity loss). In recent decades, Chinese governments at different levels have initiated several ecological programs (e.g., Green for Grain, Mountain Closure) to restore the degraded environment and to alleviate poverty. Objectives This study summarizes landscape studies of karst landscapes patterns, their dynamics and interactions among landscape pattern, hydrological processes and ecosystem services (ES). Methods We conducted a systematic literature review of science and land use policy to identify knowledge gaps and recommend future research and policy directions. Results Karst landscapes have experienced rapid turnover in recent decades due largely to the overlap of intense human activity on the fragile karst ecosystems. Many studies have comprehensively examined hydrology, soil processes and ecosystem services (ES) and their relationships with landscape pattern. Most of these studies have found that karst ecosystems recover with improved ES. However, the importance of epikarst in hydrological and soil processes, intense anthropogenic disturbance and landscape heterogeneity in landscape models remains elusive. Conclusions Future research should focus on in-depth examination and modelling of karst specific hydrological and soil processes, investigating relationships between climatic change, landscape change, ecological processes, and region-specific ES assessments. Results from such research should provide the necessary scientific support for a comprehensive, national karst rocky desertification treatment project (Stage II) and poverty alleviation initiatives.

scholarly journals Exploring the Connections between Agroecological Practices and Ecosystem Services: A Systematic Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Palomo-Campesino ◽  
José González ◽  
Marina García-Llorente
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conventional Agriculture ◽  
Social Ecological Systems ◽  
Biophysical Approach ◽  
Ecologically Sustainable

Current patterns of global change are threatening the supply of agrarian ecosystem services on which human well-being depends. Within this context, agroecology has emerged within political and scientific arenas as a socially equitable and ecologically sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture. We performed a systematic literature review to explore how agroecology and the ecosystem services framework have been adopted together in the scientific literature, focusing on studies including empirical data on the effects of agroecological practices on the supply of ecosystem services. In our search, we combined terms related to agricultural practices and terms related to ecosystem services. A total of 179 scientific articles were analyzed. Most of the studies used a biophysical approach to evaluate ecosystem services, with regulating and provisioning services being more frequently analyzed than cultural services. More than half of the analyzed relationships between agroecological practices and ecosystem services were positive. Remarkably, our review showed that many of the ten elements of agroecology defined by the FAO have not been properly addressed in the literature. Finally, we identified research gaps and provided insights on where future research and policies should be focused in order to promote the transition towards sustainable agrarian social-ecological systems that increase the supply of ecosystem services while minimizing environmental impacts.

Human–animal relationships in the urban wild

Anthrozoology ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 119-141
Author(s):  
Seth Magle
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Pest Control ◽  
Urban Wildlife ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Biodiversity Crisis ◽  
Human Animal ◽  
Abundance And Diversity ◽  
Transmission Of Disease

As our planet continues to urbanise, an increasing abundance and diversity of wildlife find ways to persist within cities and towns. I summarise general patterns of urban wildlife and also describe common interactions between people and wildlife in cities. Some of these encounters are very harmful, including property damage, transmission of disease, or attacks against humans or their pets. However, urban wildlife also have positive impacts on cities and urban residents, by providing ecosystem services such as pest control, and by inspiring a feeling of connection with nature. I discuss the implications of human attitudes for long-term coexistence between people and animals in cities, and point to areas for future research. As the biodiversity crisis continues to worsen, and as the planet continues to be modified by humans at an unprecedented rate, it is imperative that we make a place for wildlife within and near to our cities.

scholarly journals Mapping Indicators of Cultural Ecosystem Services: Review and Relevance to Urban Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-24
Author(s):  
Asmaa Abualhagag ◽  
István Valánszki
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Cultural Ecosystem Services ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
Cultural Services ◽  
Material Goods ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Measurement Units

AbstractOver decades human well-being has recognized from ecosystems, not only through material goods but also through nonmaterial assets namely cultural ecosystem services (CES). Regardless of increasing Ecosystem Services (ES) research over the last decade, cultural services assessment still remains neglected and is mainly limited to marketable services such as recreation and ecotourism. Obvious challenges in standardizing definitions and measurement units have brought about numerous difficulties in accounting cultural services and specific related indicators in decision-making processes. In that regard, the current review intends to create a reference list of CES categories and related measurement units with commonly used indicators. To put it another way, we analysis 80 publications to identify the most common CES indicators using in mapping various categories of CES approaches. Results prove that there are various methods can be used in assessing CES categories, whereas we found 57 indicators can be used for that and most of these indicators can be utilized in urban planning context as spatial indicators. Moreover, it is obvious that almost the same indicators can be used in evaluating most CES categories. For instance, in case of recreation and tourism indicators almost 50 % of all collected indicators can be used for mapping it, on the contrary, in case of spiritual and religious values. In conclusion, while there are various mapping methods of CES and different indicators, most of CES categories have relatively ignored by the planner and decision-makers such as education and inspirational values. Therefore, we recommend the use of the collected indicators and relevant measurement units in assessing neglected values in future research.

scholarly journals Literature Review: Water Quality of Public Bathing, Potential Health Problems and Water Borne Diseases on Visitors

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Ummi Sholichatur Rachma ◽  
Retno Adriyani ◽  
Zida Husnina ◽  
Shofiyah Salma Farumi
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Recreational Water ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Public Baths ◽  
Water Borne

Introduction: Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) are diseases caused by pathogenic contaminants and harmful chemicals spread through direct contact with contaminated recreational water. Between 2011-2012, 1,700 cases caused by recreational water or Recreational Water Illness (RWIs) were recorded by the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This study aims to analyzed the quality of water in public baths and the health problems based on current discussions of the previously published research. Discussion: This study was a literature review conducted by searching, selecting, synthesizing, and studying existing scientific articles and papers relevant to the topics discussed. These articles and papers were then objectively summarized and critically analyzed. There were 11 articles included (articles with appropriate topics published after 2010, original, systematic, and those located in Asia and Europe). This study found that the quality of water was an indicator key of health problems in public bathing. It caused various kinds of diseases such as disorders in the digestive system and respiratory as well as irritations in the skin, eye, and ear. Conclusion: This study concluded that water quality is crucial to several health problems complained about by public baths visitors. Future research is expected to use systematic literature review and meta-analysis methods to provide more solid scientific evidence based on the strong relationship between variables.Literature Review: Water Quality of Public Bathing, Potential Health Problems and Water Borne Diseases on Visitors

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