Previous studies have recognized the importance of social dimensions of ecosystem
services and their incorporation into planning processes. However, understanding how …

In spatial planning and management of protected areas, increased priority is being given to
research that integrates social and ecological data. However, public viewpoints of the …

Identifying which ecosystem services are relevant to different stakeholders and
understanding stakeholders' perceptions of such services is useful for making informed …

Ecosystem services such as food provisioning, climate regulation, nutrient cycling, or
recreation in open landscapes underpin human wellbeing. They are highly dependent on …

Whilst biophysical and economic values are often included in spatial planning for
conservation and environmental management, social values are rarely considered. This …

It is important to integrate local residents' awareness and perception of ecosystem services
(ES) into the ES assessment for the planning of protected areas (PAs). Using data collected …

Nature reserves play a crucial role in providing diverse ecosystem services (ESs) that
benefit local residents, but they are also confronted with challenges such as degradation …

This study aims to identify services provided by forest ecosystems based on locals'
perceptions in the northern part of Jordan. By better understanding preferences of locals and …

While there is a great deal of evidence in case studies demonstrating the diverse and
ambivalent perceptions that people have toward protected areas, we do not know how …

Two related approaches to valuing nature have been advanced in past research including
the study of ecosystem services and psychological investigations of the factors that shape …