scholarly journals The Land-Use Change Dynamics Based on the CORINE Data in the Period 1990–2018 in the European Archipelagos of the Macaronesia Region: Azores, Canary Islands and Madeira

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 342
Author(s):  
Rui Alexandre Castanho ◽  
José Manuel Naranjo Gomez ◽  
Ana Vulevic ◽  
Gualter Couto
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Canary Islands ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Natural Areas ◽  
Urban Fabric ◽  
Land Occupation ◽  
Future Possibility ◽  
Madeira Archipelago

Islands as peripheral and ultra-peripheral are typically highlighted as ecologically sensitive areas to human activities due to the tremendous biological diversity of beings and the future possibility of habitat loss. In this regard, the comprehension of the land occupation dynamics and trends in the ultra-peripheral territories is crucial to attempt long-lasting regional sustainability, as is the island region’s case. Therefore, the present article aims to analyze the trends and dynamics of the land-use changes on the European Archipelagos of the Macaronesia Region over the last three decades, using the CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) data. Some of the obtained results show that about 3.4% of the Azores’ surface is characterized mainly by discontinuous urban fabric, representing 67% of the total urban fabric of the Azores over the last thirty years. Additionally, in Madeira Archipelago, the land is mainly occupied by forest and semi-natural areas, representing almost three-thirds of the territory. A similar scenario is verified in the Canary Islands, where forests and semi-natural areas represent approximately three-quarters of the territory. Once more, this study shows the relevance of the island areas’ unique character, which should be preserved and protected. Therefore, the priorities must be defined and established management strategies that are significant for the well-being of these highly valued areas. Moreover, the study showed that notable changes had occurred in the period 1990–2018 in this landscape. Hence there is a need for appropriate measures to mitigate these negative impacts on the environment.

Farmland prices and land-use changes in periurban protected natural areas

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 674-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Abelairas-Etxebarria ◽  
Inma Astorkiza
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Natural Areas ◽  
Protected Natural Areas ◽  
Farmland Prices

scholarly journals Local Perspectives on Ecosystem Service Trade-Offs in a Forest Frontier Landscape in Myanmar

Land ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Feurer ◽  
Andreas Heinimann ◽  
Flurina Schneider ◽  
Christine Jurt ◽  
Win Myint ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rubber Plantations ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Land User ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Local Perspectives

Extensive land use changes in forest frontier landscapes are leading to trade-offs in the supply of ecosystem services (ES) with, in many cases, as yet unknown effects on human well-being. In the Tanintharyi Region of Myanmar, a forest frontier landscape facing oil palm and rubber expansion, little is known about local perspectives on ES and the direct impact of trade-offs from land use change. This study assessed the trade-offs experienced with respect to 10 locally important ES from land user perspectives using social valuation techniques. The results show that while intact forests provide the most highly valued ES bundle, the conversion to rubber plantations entails fewer negative trade-offs than that to oil palm. Rubber plantations offer income, fuelwood, a good microclimate, and even new cultural identities. By contrast, oil palm concessions have caused environmental pollution, and, most decisively, have restricted local people’s access to the respective lands. The ES water flow regulation is seen as the most critical if more forest is converted; other ES, such as non-timber forest products, can be more easily substituted. We conclude that, from local perspectives, the impact of ES trade-offs highly depends on access to land and opportunities to adapt to change.

scholarly journals Assessment of Potential Supply of Ecosystem Services in Coimbra Municipality

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Leitão ◽  
Ferreira ◽  
Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Potential ◽  
Environmental Pressures ◽  
Quantitative Classification ◽  
Natural Systems

Land-use changes driven by human activities affect natural systems. Urbanization, forest monoculture and intensive agriculture are changing the functioning of many biotic and abiotic processes. This tends to decrease the ability of ecosystems to provide services, which leads to several problems particularly in cities. This study investigates the ability of urban areas with great population and environmental pressures, to supply ecosystem services. The study was carried out in Coimbra municipality, through the assessment of regulation, provisioning and cultural services. The quantification of ecosystem services was based on the evaluation performed by experts familiar with the study area, through questionnaires. A total of 31 questionnaires were completed. The experts ranked the potential supply of 30 ecosystem services for the 33 existent land-uses. based on a qualitative evaluation: “strong adverse potential”, “weak adverse potential”, “not relevant”, “low positive potential” and “strong positive potential”. The qualitative evaluation was converted into a quantitative classification (−2, −1, 0, 1, 2). The values were used to develop an ecosystem services quantification matrix and to map the information in the study area, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Despite the limited ecosystem services provided by urban areas, agricultural fields and especially green spaces are relevant for the provision of resources essential for human survival and well-being. The methodology used in this work is still useful for the quantification of ecosystem services in cities with characteristics associated with the Mediterranean climate. This type of studies are important to (i) anticipate problems originated from the loss of ecosystem services, (ii) identify good and bad practices of land use changes, (iii) the role of connectivity in maintaining biotic and abiotic processes, and (iv) develop practices that promote the sustainable development of societies.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development Under Competing Claims on Land: Three Pathways Between Land-Use Changes, Ecosystem Services and Human Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flurina Schneider ◽  
Mélanie Feurer ◽  
Lara Maria Lundsgaard-Hansen ◽  
Win Myint ◽  
Cing Don Nuam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Well Being

Using information on ecosystem services in Nepal to inform biodiversity conservation and local to national decision-making

Oryx ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishana Thapa ◽  
Stuart H. M. Butchart ◽  
Hum Gurung ◽  
Alison J. Stattersfield ◽  
David H. L. Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
National Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Trade Offs

AbstractPolicy-makers are paying increasing attention to ecosystem services, given improved understanding that they underpin human well-being, and following their integration within the Aichi Targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Decision-makers need information on trends in biodiversity and ecosystem services but tools for assessing the latter are often expensive, technically demanding and ignore the local context. In this study we used a simple, replicable participatory assessment approach to gather information on ecosystem services at important sites for biodiversity conservation in Nepal, to feed into local and national decision-making. Through engaging knowledgeable stakeholders we assessed the services delivered by Nepal's 27 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, the pressures affecting services through impacts on land cover and land use, and the consequences of these for people. We found that these sites provide ecosystem services to beneficiaries at a range of scales but under current pressures the balance of services will change, with local communities incurring the greatest costs. The approach provided valuable information on the trade-offs between ecosystem services and between different people, developed the capacity of civil society to engage in decision-making at the local and national level, and provided digestible information for Nepal's government. We recommend this approach in other countries where there is a lack of information on the likely impacts of land-use change on ecosystem services and people.

scholarly journals Modelling flood regulation ecosystem services dynamics based on climate and land use information

2021 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Thea Wübbelmann ◽  
Steffen Bender ◽  
Benjamin Burkhard
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Climate Projections ◽  
Flood Hazards ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
Flood Regulation

The concept of ecosystem service (ES) identifies benefits that people obtain from ecosystems with contributions to human well-being. One important ES under external pressure is “flood regulation” that describes an ecosystem’s capacity to reduce flood hazards. Several related studies estimate current flood regulation ES. However, regional climate projections indicate a shift in precipitation patterns. Therefore, Climate and land use changes make it necessary to assess future supply in order to test functionality and adaptation measures. This study focuses on surface retention ES. We used two methods to show the relevance of different landscape scenarios and climate information for flood regulation ES supply: 1) hydraulic simulations with the model HEC-RAS 2) the flood retention capacity indicator suggested by the German MAES-Working group. We simulated two events: the historic flood of 2013 and future hypothetically 10% higher water levels. Furthermore, three land use change scenarios were evaluated. The model results indicate water accumulation by vegetation. Higher water levels of future climate scenarios lead to an increase in flooded areas and higher water volumes. To evaluate flood regulation capacities, an approach solely based on 2D retention areas, such as the MAES-indicator, is not sufficient. Modelling approaches deliver the opportunity for future scenario simulations.

PEMANTAUAN PERUBAHAN GUNA TANAH MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI PENDERIAAN JAUH DI PENAMPANG, SABAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-237
Author(s):  
Antonio Asik ◽  
Abdul Munir Hafizy Ladoni
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Change ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Structure Changes ◽  
Erdas Imagine ◽  
Land Use Development

Penampang merupakan sebuah daerah yang terletak di bahagian Pantai Barat Negeri Sabah, berkeluasan 466 198 km2 dan telah mengalami proses pembangunan yang aktif semenjak beberapa tahun yang lalu. Kajian dilaksanakan bertujuan mengenalpasti pola perubahan guna tanah di daerah Penampang bagi tahun 2008 dan 2014 serta menentukan jenis guna tanah yang terdapat di kawasan kajian. Di samping itu, Kajian ini turut mengenalpasti implikasi dan faktor yang mempengaruhi perubahan guna tanah di kawasan kajian. Hal ini penting kerana perubahan guna tanah yang drastik memerlukan kajian dari semasa ke semasa bagi melihat sektor yang berperanan dalam meningkatkan perubahan struktur ekonomi dan telah melibatkan perubahan guna tanah secara keseluruhannya. Kajian ini mengaplikasikan kaedah Klasifikasi Terselia dan diproses dalam perisian Erdas Imagine 2014 untuk tujuan analisis. Hasil kajian mendapati guna tanah di daerah Penampang telah mengalami perubahan yang amat besar sepanjang tempoh kajian. Guna tanah yang telah mengalami perubahan ketara adalah hutan, tepu bina, kawasan lapang dan badan air. Penemuan kajian turut menunjukkan bahawa terdapat beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi perubahan guna tanah serta wujud implikasi ke atas perubahan tersebut. Kajian ini juga mendapati pendekatan penderiaan jauh sesuai untuk diaplikasikan dalam kajian berkaitan perubahan guna tanah. Justeru itu, perancangan dan pengurusan yang sistematik dan efektif perlu dilaksanakan bagi mengawal pembangunan guna tanah di daerah Penampang. Ini penting kerana ia bukan sahaja sebagai petunjuk pembangunan dari perspektif fizikal, tetapi juga petunjuk kepada kesejahteraan awam terutamanya masyarakat setempat agar proses pembangunan berjalan secara terancang dan tidak mendatangkan kesan sampingan kepada persekitaran fizikal untuk generasi akan datang. enampang is a district located at the West Coast of the State of Sabah, with area of ​​466 198 km2 and has undergone an active development process for the past few years. This study was conducted to identify patterns of land use change in the Penampang for 2008 and 2014 and to determine the type of land use in the study area. In addition, to identify the implications and factors affecting land use change. This is important because drastic land use changes were needed from time to time to look at sectors that play a role in enhancing economic structure changes and involved land use changes as a whole. This study applies the Supervised Classification method and process in the Erdas Imagine 2014 software for analysis. The results show that land use in the Penampang area has undergone significant changes over the years. Land uses that have undergone significant changes are forests, wetlands, open spaces and water bodies. The findings of the study also show that there several factors that influence land use change and its implications. Besides, the sensing approach is well suited for application in land use changes studies. Therefore, systematic planning and management must implement to control land use development in Penampang district. This is important, not only a guide to development from a physical perspective, but also a guide to the well-being of the public and local community so that development process goes smoothly and has no adverse effect on physical environment for future generations.

The impact of two decades of land-use changes in potential ecosystem services supply in a Portuguese municipality - Coimbra

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inês Amorim Leitão ◽  
Carla Sofia Santos Ferreira ◽  
António José Dinis Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Urban Expansion ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Potential ◽  
The Impact

<p>Land-use changes affect the properties of ecosystems, and are typically associated with decreasing ability to supply services, which in turn causes a decrease in the social well-being. Urbanization is identified as one of the main causes of ecosystem degradation, once it is considered an artificial space that replaces natural areas.This study investigates the impact of land-use changes during 20 years (1995-2015) on the potential supply of ecosystem services in Coimbra municipality, central Portugal. The assessment was based on the evaluation performed by 31 experts familiar with the study area, through questionnaires. The experts ranked the potential supply of 31 ecosystem services, grouped in regulation, provisioning and cultural services, for the several land-uses existent. Experts performed a qualitative evaluation, considering ‘strong adverse potential’, ‘weak adverse potential’, ‘not relevant’, ‘low positive potential’ and ‘strong positive potential’. The qualitative evaluation was converted into a quantitative classification (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2). Quantitative values were then used to develop an ecosystem services quantification matrix and to map the information in the study area, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). An urban expansion from 14% to 18% was recorded over the last 20 years. Agricultural land decreased 8% due to conversion into forest (4% increase) and urban areas (4% increase). This has led to a decrease in the supply of provision (e.g. food) and regulation services (e.g. flood regulation). In fact, over the last years, recurrent floods have been increasingly noticed in Coimbra city. On the other hand, the growth of forest areas has led to an increase in general ESs supply. The adverse impacts of urbanization were partially compensated by enlarging the benefits provided by forest areas, which is the land-use with greatest ESs potential supply. In order to support urban planning and develop sustainable cities, it is essential to quantify the potential supply of ecosystem services considering local scale and characteristics.</p>

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