Mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes, collectively termed “Blue Forests,” are
counted among the most valuable and productive coastal ecosystems on the planet. A …

Livelihood in Iran's rural areas, as elsewhere in the developing world, is highly intertwined
with the harvesting of environmental resources, leading to severe environmental …

Forest ecosystem services (FES) are perceived and valued differently by different
occupational groups. It is necessary to understand the various viewpoints and determinants …

Ecosystem service provided by mangroves has many dimensions. To the consumer, it
encompasses timber, fuel wood, fodder, fishes, honey, wax, etc., which can be purchased …

Mangrove forests occur throughout the coastlines of Arabia, one of the most environmentally
extreme regions of their global distribution. The gray mangrove [Avicennia marina (Forsk.) …

Understanding the human dimensions of marine hydrokinetic (MHK) energies is essential to
ensure the viability and sustainability of MHK energy projects. However, these have …

A scientific environmental management decision is based on the correct assessment of
environmental value. Aiming to objectively and accurately assess the environmental value of …

Agricultural non-point source pollution (ANSP) has become one of the main sources of
pollution in water source areas. An effective solution to this problem is the use of ecological …

ABSTRACT Introduction Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs have been
implemented globally to protect ecosystems while securing the well-being of affected …

Despite the increasing interest in mangroves as one of the most carbon-rich ecosystems,
arid mangroves are still poorly investigated. We aimed to improve the knowledge of biomass …