scholarly journals Social Valuation of Mediterranean Cultural Landscapes: Exploring Landscape Preferences and Ecosystem Services Perceptions through a Visual Approach

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 390
Author(s):  
Íñigo Bidegain ◽  
César A. López-Santiago ◽  
José A. González ◽  
Rodrigo Martínez-Sastre ◽  
Federica Ravera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Pine Plantations ◽  
Mediterranean Forests ◽  
Clear Preference ◽  
Sierra Morena ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Related Group

Mediterranean cultural landscapes have been recognized as multifunctional landscapes that are currently threatened by two opposing trends: rural abandonment and agricultural intensification. Uncovering people’s perceptions of different landscape configurations, and how inhabitants value the contributions of nature to human wellbeing, is essential to understanding current landscape trends. In this study, we analyze the social perception of the cultural landscapes of Sierra Morena (Andalusia, Spain) based on 389 face-to-face visual questionnaires in an attempt to understand individuals’ landscape preferences, the reasons behind those preferences and how those landscapes are perceived as suppliers of ecosystem services by different groups of stakeholders. Four groups of stakeholders were identified that differed in how they perceive and value the cultural landscape. An urban-related group was characterized by their preferences for pine plantations and “green” landscapes, guided mostly by aesthetic criteria. A livestock-related group showed a clear preference for wood–pasture landscapes (dehesas) due to their ability to supply multiple ecosystem services. An environmentally aware group showed preferences for dehesas and Mediterranean forests, mainly guided by ecological criteria. Finally, an olive-related group showed a clear preference for olive grove landscapes as key for the regional economy and their cultural identity. Overall, the local inhabitants of Sierra Morena perceived a higher supply of ecosystem services in moderately disturbed landscapes, such as dehesas and mosaic landscapes, than in highly disturbed ones, such as conventional olive groves and pine plantations, or in less used landscapes, such as the Mediterranean forest. Understanding the differences in valuation/demand for ecosystem services among groups of stakeholders, characterized by their landscape preferences, provides important information with which to identify potential trade-offs and conflicts, thereby providing insights into the improvement of landscape planning and decision making.

PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING THE TOURISM POTENTIAL OF RİZE DEREPAZARI

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (21) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Çiğdem BOGENÇ
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Master Plan ◽  
Urban Image ◽  
Planning And Design ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Cultural Data

Purpose: This article aims to develop the landscape planning and design decisions of Derepazarı within the scope of the Eastern Black Sea Tourism Master Plan strategies. Method: The method of the study has been designed, taking into account the features of the district with three different landscape features. The first stage of the method is to examine the planning strategies over the area. The second stage is the natural-cultural data analysis. The third stage consists of developing landscape planning and design suggestions for the study area and examining the suggestions by the study groups. Findings: As a result of the studies, the following data were obtained: Derepazarı preserves its natural and cultural features, the tourism master plan is included in the scope of the plateau corridor, the presence of local flavours, the agricultural production is carried out with traditional methods, the intact coast, the presence of usable landscape character quality, the lack of tourism master plan of Derepazarı, the lack of different types of tourism activities, the lack of presentation, lack of urban image, the fact that recreational areas prevent different recreational activities, and individuals living in the city lack of urban living manners. Conclusion: The results of the study based on the hypothesis, which is the fact that “the natural-cultural data analysed successfully contributes to the tourism of the region by directing the landscape design process and enabling the development of original and sustainable designs,” showed that landscape analysis can positively affect the planning/design process and that natural and cultural landscapes can be included in planning/design by establishing a conservation-use balance. All kinds of planning/design to be carried out in this context will improve the tourism of Derepazarı while ensuring the sustainability of natural-cultural landscape values. While planning/designs made in line with the tourism planning strategies developed will contribute to the urban image of Derepazarı, it will also improve its economy by increasing its recognition under the influence of tourism.

scholarly journals Geometric correlation of cultural landscape patterns and Prunus domestica L. species leaf

2011 ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biljana Jovic ◽  
Milos Tripkovic ◽  
Aleksandar Cucakovic
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Voronoi Diagram ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Geometric Interpretation ◽  
Landscape Patterns ◽  
Prunus Domestica ◽  
Voronoi Cells ◽  
Natural Forms

This paper provides the basics for more detailed research on the structures of bionic forms of different plant species and their application in the domain of landscape planning. The aim of this type of research is to expand knowledge of landscape planning with a deeper understanding of different geometric relations present in the existing natural forms. The correlation between structures in nature and structures that are present in contemporary landscape architecture could be established by the congruence with the geometric models from landscape. This paper is focused solely on the geometry of natural forms. The Voronoi diagram was used in order to examine the similarities and to perform a comparative analysis of the Prunus domestica L. leaf geometry and the geometry of cultural landscapes of Central Serbia. The resulting Voronoi diagram shows the similarity based on closed fields, Voronoi cells, which correspond to the nervation of Prunus domestica L. leaf by form. Using the comparative analysis, the geometric interpretation of cultural landscape examples could be linked to the geometric structure of the most frequent fruit tree species.

Bundling ecosystem services in Denmark: Trade-offs and synergies in a cultural landscape

2014 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 89-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrine Grace Turner ◽  
Mette Vestergaard Odgaard ◽  
Peder K. Bøcher ◽  
Tommy Dalgaard ◽  
Jens-Christian Svenning
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Trade Offs

A Novel Approach to Studying Cultural Landscapes at the Watershed Level

2018 ◽  
pp. 221-248
Author(s):  
Carlos José Lopes Balsas
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Hudson River ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Planning Approach ◽  
River Region

Watersheds are natural-ecological regions characterized by a strong sense of unity. In contrast to the current administrative jurisdictions, watersheds form natural units guided by common hydrological, climatic, and, increasingly, cultural landscape planning mechanisms. The main purpose of this chapter is to shed light on a novel approach to using watersheds to inventory, preserve, and promote cultural landscape resources. The Hudson River region of New York (USA) is examined to assess the formation, evolution, and preservation of cultural landscape resources between New York City (south) and the state capital, Albany (north). It includes mixed methods, combining literature reviews on regional planning, professional practice, and multi-scalar governance with selected case study analysis and the assessment of policy priorities. The significance of this research is in the application of a novel cultural landscape resources planning approach to the study of the Hudson River region of New York.

A Novel Approach to Studying Cultural Landscapes at the Watershed Level

2019 ◽  
pp. 144-171
Author(s):  
Carlos José Lopes Balsas
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Hudson River ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Planning Approach ◽  
River Region

Watersheds are natural-ecological regions characterized by a strong sense of unity. In contrast to the current administrative jurisdictions, watersheds form natural units guided by common hydrological, climatic, and, increasingly, cultural landscape planning mechanisms. The main purpose of this chapter is to shed light on a novel approach to using watersheds to inventory, preserve, and promote cultural landscape resources. The Hudson River region of New York (USA) is examined to assess the formation, evolution, and preservation of cultural landscape resources between New York City (south) and the state capital, Albany (north). It includes mixed methods, combining literature reviews on regional planning, professional practice, and multi-scalar governance with selected case study analysis and the assessment of policy priorities. The significance of this research is in the application of a novel cultural landscape resources planning approach to the study of the Hudson River region of New York.

scholarly journals The Importance of Cultural Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity for Landscape Visitors in the Biosphere Reserve Swabian Alb (Germany)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Marie Müller ◽  
Jasmin Peisker ◽  
Claudia Bieling ◽  
Kathrin Linnemann ◽  
Konrad Reidl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Landscape Management ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Agricultural Landscapes ◽  
Cultural Ecosystem Services ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Local Decision ◽  
Swabian Alb

Agricultural landscapes play an important role in providing different ecosystem services. However, the current trend of land use intensification in Central Europe involves the risk of trade-offs between them. Since cultural ecosystem services (CES) are less tangible, they are often underrepresented in landscape management decisions. To highlight this subject we evaluated CES in agro-ecosystems in the biosphere reserve Swabian Alb (Southwestern Germany). We conducted a survey among visitors to investigate their usage of the landscape, their perception as well as valuation of CES, and interrelations with biodiversity. The results show the presence of various types of usage related to cultural services, the most prominent being recreation and landscape aesthetics. People declared a high affinity to nature and biodiversity awareness. A participatory mapping task revealed their appreciation of biodiverse and ecologically relevant places such as protected species-rich grasslands, traditional orchards and hedgerows. Several socio-demographic differences emerged, e.g., between age classes and local/non-local visitors. We conclude that our exemplary methodical approach was successful in capturing the CES and their link to biodiversity in the investigated biosphere reserve, while identifying priority fields of action concerning the integration of CES into management and planning of cultural landscapes, ultimately serving as guides for local decision-makers.

Future trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services in Mediterranean forests under global change scenarios

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 101174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra Morán-Ordóñez ◽  
Aitor Ameztegui ◽  
Miquel De Cáceres ◽  
Sergio de-Miguel ◽  
François Lefèvre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Global Change ◽  
Mediterranean Forests ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Global Change Scenarios

scholarly journals Usos e cobertura da terra e a sua relação com a naturalidade de paisagens culturais: o caso de Sorocaba (SP)

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. e35
Author(s):  
Fabio Leandro Silva ◽  
Welber Senteio Smith ◽  
Marcela Bianchessi Cunha-Santino ◽  
Irineu Bianchini Jr
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Native Vegetation ◽  
Human Interference ◽  
Natural Systems ◽  
Natural Components

The cultural landscapes consist in an element resultant from natural components conversion in other land use, process that implies in naturalness landscape loss and interferes in the ecosystem services provision. In this sense, the land use patter analysis and naturalness evaluation provide base to environmental problems comprehension and the human interference on natural systems. Front of this, the present work aimed to verify changes in the land use of Sorocaba (SP) municipality between 2007 and 2017, as well as the analysis of naturalness employing the Urbanity Index (IB). The results showed the predominance of agribusiness activities and urban areas. Reductions in agricultural class and increase of native vegetation were constated. In relation to Urbanity, was verified the predominance of categories that indicates low naturalness and a high anthropic interference, but with the native vegetation increase, occurred an expansion of high and medium naturalness areas. The IB allowed to verify the relation of land use and naturalness in a cultural landscape and pointed elements that should be considered in the planning.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework of Ecosystem Services in Landscape Planning, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Bak Yeo ◽  
Ismail Said ◽  
Kei Saito ◽  
Gabriel Hoh Teck Ling
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Trade Offs

This paper presents the concept of ecosystem services and its trend, scale and gradient, through reviewing articles, books and internet sources. Result shows that evaluation of ecosystem services in small towns within urban-rural gradient in developing countries still not being scrutinized explicitly, especially trade-offs’ concern. Environmental damages in the developing countries are burgeoning. As land conversion from natural capital to built capital is also keep on rising for temporal economic interests. Therefore, it has induced changes in ecological functions and affected the ecosystem services supply. In the context of Peninsular Malaysia, ungoverned built capitals and flaw of policy further contribute to fallacious decision making. And yet, there is still no specific framework or initiatives directly deals with ecosystem and biodiversity. A conceptual framework has been proposed to assess and value ecosystem services through integration of InVEST model (Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs) and bundle of ecosystem services. The framework allows stakeholders to have an insight of the pros and cons about the landscape changes, be it in ecological, economic or social-cultural perspectives. Therefore, it may help to ameliorate the trade-offs and enhance the synergies of ecosystem services that eventually can contribute to attaining human well-being, and to promote sustainable growth.

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