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From rhetoric to measurement: The economics of wetland conservation

Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics/Revue canadienne d'agroeconomie, EarlyView.
Abstract Wetland conservation continues to be a pressing issue as wetlands continue to be lost due to urban, industrial, and agricultural expansion. This paper synthesizes the current knowledge about wetland conservation economics in Canada, with a focus on prairie landscapes. We review the methods economists use to empirically measure the costs (i.e.,
Patrick Lloyd‐Smith, Peter Boxall, Ken Belcher   +2 more
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Diagnosing scaling bottlenecks in 10 community conservation initiatives in southern and eastern Africa

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Scaling area‐based conservation, including initiatives led or comanaged by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, is a flagship goal of the Kunming‐Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Conservationists often aspire to scale initiatives, but this is rarely achieved in practice. Identifying and addressing factors that limit initiative adoption (i.e.
Thomas Pienkowski, Matt Clark, Arundhati Jagadish, Aklei Albert, Mohanjeet Brar, Tarn Breedveld, Linda Chinangwa, Deepali Gohil, Deziderius Irumba, Ramzy Kanaan, Rose Peter Kicheleri, Phillip Kihumuro, Wilhelm Andrew Kiwango, Mathew Bukhi Mabele, Paul Matiku, Gimbage Mbeyale, Musingo Tito E. Mbuvi, Arthur Mugisha, Stanley Mwango, Iddi Mwanyoka, Robson Nyirenda, Geoffrey Oula, Jón Geir Pétursson, Taddeo Rusoke, Nelson Turyahabwe, Moses Kazungu, Lessah Mandoloma, Charles Meshack, Kaala B. Moombe, Francis Moyo, Victor K. Muposhi, Amos Ochieng, Edwin Sabuhoro, Anna Spenceley, Emmanuel Sulle, David Mwesigye Tumusiime, Paulo Wilfred, Peadar Brehony, Elias Damtew Assef, Morena Mills   +39 more
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Addressing environmental misperceptions for nature recovery

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract A poorly understood and systemic challenge to global conservation agreements is shifting baseline syndrome (SBS), wherein people misperceive the extent to which nature has changed. This can diminish societal expectations for nature recovery. We broadened the conceptual framing of SBS beyond the more common elements of nature loss to include ...
Shuo Gao, Sophus O. S. E. zu Ermgassen, Joseph W. Bull, E. J. Milner‐Gulland   +3 more
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Use of species’ responses to cryptic anthropogenic disturbances for monitoring biodiversity outcomes in tropical forests

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Measuring area‐based conservation outcomes in tropical forests is challenging due to cryptic human disturbances (e.g., hunting). As a result, comparative studies of management strategies providing quantitative outcomes remain scarce, especially in the Neotropics.
Lucy Perera‐Romero, Roan McNab, Rony Garcia‐Anleu, John Polisar, Chris Sutherland, Daniel Thornton   +5 more
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Threats to and management of Natura 2000 protected areas relative to agricultural practices

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The Natura 2000 (N2K) network combines biodiversity protection and socioeconomic targets. Human activities, such as agricultural practices, can affect biodiversity in N2K sites in diverse ways. Limiting activities with negative impacts while enforcing land management that supports biodiversity is crucial for effective conservation.
Giorgio Zavattoni, Elie Gaget, Tyler Hallman, Ineta Kačergytė, Tomas Pärt, Diego Pavón‐Jordán, Thomas Sattler, Jon E. Brommer   +7 more
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Marketing Rural Tourism

, 2016
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Rural tourism and sustainable rural tourism

Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 1994
This theme issue of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism is devoted to the issues surrounding the development of rural tourism and of more sustainable forms of rural tourism. They are examined in the context of rural areas in the developed nations of Western Europe.
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Rural Tourism Development

Journal of Travel Research, 2014
Cultural characteristics that make rural destinations appealing to visitors could limit local engagement in rural tourism development as well. So, the paper looked at St. Thomas in Jamaica to determine the elements of their culture on which a strong rural tourism product could be built but could also limit local participation in the development of ...
Annmarie Nicely, Sandra Sydnor
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Rural Tourism in Croatia I. : Rural Tourism, Rural Tourist Destination, State of Rural Tourism in the Republic of Croatia

Croatian international relations review, 2009
The paper discusses the notion and terms of rural tourism, rural tourist destination, the state of rural tourism in the Republic of Croatia, prerequisites for future development, and the importance and conclusions of the First Croatian Congress on Rural Tourism.
Demonja, Damir, Katica, Dijana, Mišćin, Lidija   +2 more
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Rural Tourism and Rural Development

1992
There is a renewed degree of interest in rural development. Despite this interest, and some positive action at various levels, there is little by way of a successful blueprint for rural development. As one reviewer of research (in Europe) has stated “durable generalisations (about rural development) are scarce” (Whitby, 1986).
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