Spatial Ecological-Economic Analysis for Wetland Management: Modelling and Scenario Evaluation of Land Use

ISBN-13: 9780521822305 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 254 str.

Jeroen C. J. M. Van Den Bergh; Aat Barendregt

Opis

World wetlands are endangered by human activities and development in all parts of the world. This book approaches the study of wetlands management and development policy by using integrated ecosystem modelling that draws on insights from hydrology, ecology and economics. The authors devote particular attention to the spatial dimension, the development of a set of complementary indicators, and the aggregation and evaluation of information.

Recenzje

'… 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

Spis treści

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.