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Kategorie Textpublikation
Referenztyp Zeitschriften
DOI 10.1007/s00267-022-01613-y
Lizenz creative commons licence
Titel (primär) Identifying spatial patterns and ecosystem service delivery of nature-based solutions
Autor Guerrero, P.; Haase, D.; Albert, C.
Quelle Environmental Management
Erscheinungsjahr 2022
Department CLE
Band/Volume 69
Heft 4
Seite von 735
Seite bis 751
Sprache englisch
Topic T5 Future Landscapes
Keywords Ecosystem services; Rivers; Spatial analysis; NBS; GIS
Abstract Compared to technical infrastructure, nature-based solutions, NBS, strive to work with nature and to move beyond business-as-usual practices in order to address societal challenges such as flood risks. This research aims to spatially identify possible NBS areas and evaluate the areas capacity to provide selected ecosystem services, ES, for the Lahn river landscape in Germany. The research follows the functional landscape approach using hydromorphological landscape units, HLU, based on specific biophysical spatial criteria, such as slope, to then identify locations which may be considered suitable for NBS. The current ES delivery of these possible NBS areas is then evaluated. The three ES assessed are carbon storage, nutrient retention and recreation. We then undertake a geospatial comparison analysis to show the spatial relationships and patterns that emerge in regards to the ES configuration of the distinct NBS apt areas. Results show the HLU method serves to delineate and identify areas where NBS may exist or be implemented. The data depicts a distinct spatial pattern for each possible NBS space and complementary ES delivery. This explorative method is a useful spatial approach that can support NBS implementation and serve to investigate the multiple benefits NBS provide. The use of ecosystem services to compare and understand NBS is a viable prospect that must, however, be cautiously, locally and scientifically approached. Noticeable limitations regarding ES assessment remain, as available methods are often insufficiently inclusive of natural ecosystem processes and functions. Further research should assess a broader spectrum of NBS and their delivery of ES.
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Guerrero, P., Haase, D., Albert, C. (2022):
Identifying spatial patterns and ecosystem service delivery of nature-based solutions
Environ. Manage. 69 (4), 735 - 751 10.1007/s00267-022-01613-y