Keyword: ecology

Found 354 papers in total
Growth projection and valuation of restoration of the shortleaf pine‐bluestem grass ecosystem
Growth projection and valuation of restoration of the shortleaf pine‐bluestem grass ecosystem
2012,
The fire‐dependent shortleaf pine–bluestem grass ecosystem that existed...
Empirical evidence of the economic importance of Central Himalayan forests to rural households
Empirical evidence of the economic importance of Central Himalayan forests to rural households
2012,
Forests are important to the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people in...
An economic evaluation of strategies for transforming even-aged into near-natural forestry in a conifer-dominated forest in Denmark
An economic evaluation of strategies for transforming even-aged into near-natural forestry in a conifer-dominated forest in Denmark
2012,
Schemes for transformation of even‐aged monoculture forest management regimes...
Wood provisioning in Mediterranean forests: A bottom-up spatial valuation approach
Wood provisioning in Mediterranean forests: A bottom-up spatial valuation approach
2012,
The science of ecosystem services has evolved significantly in the last decade...
Does climate change information affect stated risks of pine beetle impacts on forests? An application of the exchangeability method
Does climate change information affect stated risks of pine beetle impacts on forests? An application of the exchangeability method
2012,
Risks are an essential feature of future climate change impacts. We explore whether...
Strengthening the socio-ecological resilience of forest-dependent communities: The case of the Hani Rice Terraces in Yunnan, China
Strengthening the socio-ecological resilience of forest-dependent communities: The case of the Hani Rice Terraces in Yunnan, China
2012,
The rapid disappearance of traditional agricultural landscapes is a worldwide concern....
Evaluation of Radiation-Based Reference Evapotranspiration Models Under Different Mediterranean Climates in Central Greece
Evaluation of Radiation-Based Reference Evapotranspiration Models Under Different Mediterranean Climates in Central Greece
2014,
Eighteen radiation‐based equations used to estimate reference...
Catchment Erosion and Sediment Delivery in a Limno-Reservoir Basin Using a Simple Methodology
Catchment Erosion and Sediment Delivery in a Limno-Reservoir Basin Using a Simple Methodology
2014,
Accelerated soil erosion is a threat for the societies due to the loss of ecosystems...
Inter-Municipal Landfill Site Selection Using Analytic Network Process
Inter-Municipal Landfill Site Selection Using Analytic Network Process
2014,
Selecting the most suitable landfill site is important to prevent any negative...
Role of tenure insecurity in deforestation in Ghana's high forest zone
Role of tenure insecurity in deforestation in Ghana's high forest zone
2012,
Land tenure insecurity is one of the underlying causes of deforestation in Africa....
Cost-effective compensation payments: A model based on Buying Green Cover to sustain ecological restoration
Cost-effective compensation payments: A model based on Buying Green Cover to sustain ecological restoration
2012,
Compensation payment schemes play an important role in conservation efforts around the...
Household cooking fuels and technologies in developing economies
Household cooking fuels and technologies in developing economies
2011,
A major energy challenge of the 21 st century is the health and welfare of 2.7 billion...
Global climate change implications for coastal and offshore oil and gas development
Global climate change implications for coastal and offshore oil and gas development
2011,
The discussion and debate about climate change and oil and gas resource development...
Considering the energy, water and food nexus: Towards an integrated modelling approach
Considering the energy, water and food nexus: Towards an integrated modelling approach
2011,
The areas of energy, water and food policy have numerous interwoven concerns ranging...
Reducing the greenhouse gas footprint of shale gas
Reducing the greenhouse gas footprint of shale gas
2011,
Shale gas is viewed by many as a global energy game‐changer. However, serious...
Adaptive capacity deficits and adaptive capacity of economic systems in climate change vulnerability assessment
Adaptive capacity deficits and adaptive capacity of economic systems in climate change vulnerability assessment
2012,
This paper considers two ways that economic concepts inform adaptive capacity...
Rural development and forest owner innovativeness in a country in transition: Qualitative and quantitative insights from tourism in Poland
Rural development and forest owner innovativeness in a country in transition: Qualitative and quantitative insights from tourism in Poland
2012,
Poland's share of private forests is relatively small compared with that of other...
Selecting a forest plan among alternatives: Consistency of preferences within decision support frameworks
Selecting a forest plan among alternatives: Consistency of preferences within decision support frameworks
2012,
Multi‐criteria decision support (MCDS) tools assist the decision maker (DM) in...
Reflections on theories in forest policy: Testing, combining or building?
Reflections on theories in forest policy: Testing, combining or building?
2012,
Theories constitute an important part of science and contribute to its advancement. As...
Lessons for REDDplus: A comparative analysis of the German discourse on forest functions and the global ecosystem services debate
Lessons for REDDplus: A comparative analysis of the German discourse on forest functions and the global ecosystem services debate
2012,
In terms of current policy debates as on REDDplus, the focus on one particular...
Multiple environmental services as an opportunity for watershed restoration
Multiple environmental services as an opportunity for watershed restoration
2012,
The impact of reforestation on water supplies is often considered in terms of impacts...
Bundling of ecosystem services to increase forestland value and enhance sustainable forest management
Bundling of ecosystem services to increase forestland value and enhance sustainable forest management
2012,
There has been increasing interest in the use of market‐based approaches to add...
Avalanche protection by forests – A choice experiment in the Swiss Alps
Avalanche protection by forests – A choice experiment in the Swiss Alps
2012,
Forests provide a variety of ecosystem goods and services to society, which often have...
Nature conservation and religion
Nature conservation and religion
2012,
This article discusses the historical role of religion in nature conservation. After a...
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