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Evaluation of cultural ecosystem services: A review of methods
Ecosystem Services, 2019Abstract Cultural ecosystem services (CES) refer to the nonmaterial benefits people obtain from ecosystems, and they have direct influence on quality of life. Although the concept of CES has been well accepted, they are rarely fully investigated. A significant barrier is the method for evaluating CES.
Sylvie Van Damme +3 more
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Cultural Urban Ecosystem Services
2021There is an increasing recognition of the contribution of cultural ecosystem services to human wellbeing, however, research is scarce on the topic in the Global South. Evidence on urban cultural ecosystem services tends to focus on recreation and cities from the Global North.
Pilar Olave +3 more
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2020
The chapter provides the analysis and assessment of three cultural ES: C1, Recreation and Tourism: Physical Use of Nature and Landscape; C2, Landscape Aesthetics: Aesthetic Values; and C3, Natural and Cultural Heritage: Intellectual and Scientific Values.
Ján Černecký +16 more
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The chapter provides the analysis and assessment of three cultural ES: C1, Recreation and Tourism: Physical Use of Nature and Landscape; C2, Landscape Aesthetics: Aesthetic Values; and C3, Natural and Cultural Heritage: Intellectual and Scientific Values.
Ján Černecký +16 more
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Cultural Ecosystem Services in Agroforests
2021Cultural ecosystem services, such as aesthetic and spiritual appreciation, recreation, and education, are intangible and nonmaterial benefits people gain from ecosystems. The cultural services that agroforests provide, in turn, enhance provisioning, supporting, and regulating ecosystem services. However, cultural services are often ignored in ecosystem
Stewart A.W. Diemont +1 more
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Managing cultural ecosystem services
Ecosystem Services, 2014Abstract Cultural ecosystem services (CES) substantially contribute to human wellbeing as the nonmaterial benefits of ecosystems. However, they remain poorly understood due to their often nonmarket and intangible nature. We analyzed management characteristics of coastal and watershed – based CES in contrast to provisioning and regulatory services ...
Christopher A. Lepczyk +5 more
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Evaluating and communicating cultural ecosystem services
Ecosystem Services, 2020Abstract Integrating cultural ecosystem services into decision-making has been under-considered due to a number of key methodological gaps. The multidisciplinary demand of effective cultural ecosystem services research is one reason for this situation.
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Cultural Services in Aquatic Ecosystems [PDF]
, 2015 Many people seek and interact with aquatic ecosystems such as seas, rivers and wetlands to obtain non-material benefits provided by cultural ecosystem services. These services influence the way people live and feel in the world and contribute to the satisfaction of fundamental human needs.
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Journal of Environmental Management, 2022
The role of cultural ecosystem services (CES) is vital to consider when developing ecological sustainable development policies that can improve the well-being of humans. Research on CES has increased in recent years; however, few studies have explored the complex mechanisms driving perceptions of CES and the factors influencing those perceptions.
Xin Nie +5 more
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The role of cultural ecosystem services (CES) is vital to consider when developing ecological sustainable development policies that can improve the well-being of humans. Research on CES has increased in recent years; however, few studies have explored the complex mechanisms driving perceptions of CES and the factors influencing those perceptions.
Xin Nie +5 more
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Does ecosystem quality matter for cultural ecosystem services?
Journal for Nature Conservation, 2018Abstract This short communication examines the relationship between nature conservation interventions aimed at enhancing ecological quality and cultural ecosystem services (CES) for human health and well-being. Using forest ecosystems as an exemplar – a system of international importance for both biodiversity and people – our UK and Ireland-focused ...
Katherine N. Irvine, Scott Herrett
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