Land abandonment is a process widespread in many regions of the world as a
consequence of socio-economic conditions and changes on the use of land. Research has …

Due to increasing population pressure and urbanization, as well as global climate change
impacts, many coastal river deltas are experiencing increased exposure, vulnerability and …

The values (ie, importance) that people place on ecosystems have been identified as a
crucial dimension of sustainable management of social-ecological systems. Recently, the …

Cultural ecosystem services, such as aesthetic and recreational enjoyment, as well as sense
of place and local identity, play an outstanding role in the contribution of landscapes to …

Ecosystem service research has long been dominated by a monetary interpretation of value,
neglecting other social perspectives on the importance of ecosystems for human well-being …

Mediterranean agriculture has coevolved with harsh environments and changing climate
conditions over millennia, generating an extremely rich heritage of traditional knowledge; …

Wood-pastures are archetypes of High Nature Value Farmlands in Europe and hold
exceptional ecological, social, and cultural values. Yet, wood-pastures have been through a …

Abandonment of agricultural land is widespread in many parts of the world, leading to shrub
and tree encroachment. The increase of flammable plant biomass, that is, fuel load …

Research on ecosystem services has become a dominant field within environmental
management, framing the way in which human–nature relationships are understood and …

In the last decades, there have been large areas of agricultural land that were abandoned in
Europe, producing significant social and environmental impacts. Land abandonment is a …