Spatial Ecological-Economic Analysis for Wetland Management: Modelling and Scena

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Spatial Ecological-Economic Analysis for Wetland Management by Alison J. Gilbert, Aat Barendregt, Jeroen C.J.M. van den Bergh, Jeroen C.J.M. Bergh

In all parts of the world wetlands are endangered by human activities and development. This book approaches the study of wetlands management and development policy by using integrated ecosystem modelling that builds upon insights from hydrology, ecology and economics.

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Wetlands are very sensitive and valuable ecosystems that are subject to much stress from human activities. The study presented here has developed an innovative triple layer framework for analysis of wetland management. This approach provides support for spatial matching between physical planning, hydrological and ecological processes, and economic activities. The authors describe how integrated modelling at the regional scale can be achieved in practice. Following an introduction to wetlands, theoretical aspects of the contributing disciplines are discussed, as well as various aspects of integrated and spatial modelling. An applied integrated assessment of spatial wetland management for the Vecht area between Amsterdam and Utrecht is then presented. This assessment has resulted in a set of linked hydrological, ecological and economic models, formulated at the level of grids and polders, and various types of evaluations and rankings of scenarios. The results indicate the value of maintaining spatial detail for as long as possible.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Wetlands and science; 3. Integrated modelling and assessment; 4. Theoretical framework and method of integrated study; 5. The Vecht area: history, problems and policy; 6. Development scenarios for the Vecht area; 7. The spatial-ecological model: hydrology and ecology; 8. The spatial-economic model: agriculture, nature conservation and outdoor recreation; 9. Performance indicators for the evaluation; 10. Evaluation of the scenarios; 11. Conclusions: policy and research implications; References; Index.

Review

'... serves as an extremely interesting example of how the various disciplines of wetland study and management may be harnessed to provide informed decisions on the future regional development of wetland areas. ... interesting reading to anyone who may wish to grasp the complex concepts of environmental decision making.' Biologist

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This study of wetlands management and development policy uses integrated ecosystem modelling which links hydrology, ecology and economics.

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"The book successfully takes up the challenge of bringing together the natural and social sciences in spatially explicit scenario evaluation." - Ecoscience, Jan de Leeuw and Emile Dopheide, International Institute for Geo-Information

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This study of wetlands management and development policy uses integrated ecosystem modelling which links hydrology, ecology and economics.

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In all parts of the world wetlands are endangered by human activities and development. This book approaches the study of wetlands management and development policy by using integrated ecosystem modelling that builds upon insights from hydrology, ecology and economics.

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In all parts of the world wetlands are endangered by human activities and development. This book approaches the study of wetlands management and development policy by using integrated ecosystem modelling that builds upon insights from hydrology, ecology and economics.

Details ISBN0521822300 Author Jeroen C.J.M. Bergh Pages 254 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2004 ISBN-10 0521822300 ISBN-13 9780521822305 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2004-06-10 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Modelling and Scenario Evaluation of Land Use Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1965 Language English Media Book Illustrations 43 b/w illus. 54 tables Short Title SPATIAL ECOLOGICAL-ECONOMIC AN Residence US DEWEY 333.9528809492 DOI 10.1604/9780521822305 UK Release Date 2004-06-10 AU Release Date 2004-06-10 NZ Release Date 2004-06-10 Alternative 9780511542213 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Origin GB Product Class Description Geography
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