Grassland ecosystem services: a systematic review of research advances and future directions
Context Grasslands provide a variety of ecosystem services (ESs) for humans. While much
ES research has focused on forests and wetlands, synthesizing the currently somewhat …
ES research has focused on forests and wetlands, synthesizing the currently somewhat …
The natural capital framework for sustainably efficient and equitable decision making
IJ Bateman, GM Mace - Nature Sustainability, 2020 - nature.com
The concept of 'natural capital'is gaining traction internationally as recognition grows of the
central role of the natural environment in sustaining economic and social well-being. It is …
central role of the natural environment in sustaining economic and social well-being. It is …
[HTML][HTML] The science, policy and practice of nature-based solutions: An interdisciplinary perspective
In this paper, we reflect on the implications for science, policy and practice of the recently
introduced concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), with a focus on the European context …
introduced concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), with a focus on the European context …
Wildfires as an ecosystem service
JG Pausas, JE Keeley - Frontiers in Ecology and the …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Wildfires are often perceived as destructive disturbances, but we propose that when
integrating evolutionary and socioecological factors, fires in most ecosystems can be …
integrating evolutionary and socioecological factors, fires in most ecosystems can be …
Reconnecting with nature for sustainability
Calls for humanity to 'reconnect to nature'have grown increasingly louder from both scholars
and civil society. Yet, there is relatively little coherence about what reconnecting to nature …
and civil society. Yet, there is relatively little coherence about what reconnecting to nature …
Global effects of non‐native tree species on multiple ecosystem services
Non‐native tree (NNT) species have been transported worldwide to create or enhance
services that are fundamental for human well‐being, such as timber provision, erosion …
services that are fundamental for human well‐being, such as timber provision, erosion …
Soil “ecosystem” services and natural capital: critical appraisal of research on uncertain ground
Over the last few years, considerable attention has been devoted in the scientific literature
and in the media to the concept of “ecosystem” services of soils. The monetary valuation of …
and in the media to the concept of “ecosystem” services of soils. The monetary valuation of …
The global conservation movement is diverse but not divided
Biodiversity is being lost at an unprecedented rate, making the conservation movement of
critical importance for life on Earth. However, recent debates over the future of conservation …
critical importance for life on Earth. However, recent debates over the future of conservation …
Green infrastructure for urban climate adaptation: How do residents' views on climate impacts and green infrastructure shape adaptation preferences?
Cities are particularly prone to the effects of climate change. One way for cities to adapt is by
enhancing their green infrastructure (GI) to mitigate the impacts of heat waves and flooding …
enhancing their green infrastructure (GI) to mitigate the impacts of heat waves and flooding …
[HTML][HTML] Adoption of the ecosystem services concept in EU policies
The concept of ecosystem services has gained a strong political profile during the last 15
years. However, there is no specific EU policy devoted to governing ecosystem services …
years. However, there is no specific EU policy devoted to governing ecosystem services …