Ecological Infrastructure as a framework for map** ecosystem services for place-based conservation and management

MJ Perschke, LR Harris, KJ Sink… - Journal for Nature …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ecosystem services are an important nexus between people and nature. Nevertheless, their
inclusion in place-based conservation and management is limited also because they are …

Ecological infrastructure planning of large river basin to promote nature conservation and ecosystem functions

L Huang, J Wang, X Chen - Journal of Environmental Management, 2022 - Elsevier
Ecological infrastructure (EI) planning can promote regional nature conservation efficiency
and enhance ecosystem functions. Watershed-scale EI research is a research hotspot in …

Drivers of change in sustainable water management and agricultural development in South Africa: a participatory approach

YS Nyam, JH Kotir, AJ Jordaan, AA Ogundeji… - Sustainable Water …, 2020 - Springer
To develop a sustainable and vibrant agricultural sector capable of meeting the food
demands of the growing population, freshwater in agriculture must be used efficiently and …

Can Sentinel-2 be used to detect invasive alien trees and shrubs in Savanna and Grassland Biomes?

AJ Rebelo, S Gokool, PB Holden, MG New - Remote Sensing Applications …, 2021 - Elsevier
The impact of alien plant invasions on ecosystems translates into major economic losses for
nations across the globe. Freely available satellite imagery can be used to provide relevant …

[HTML][HTML] Impacts of climate change and land Use/Cover change on ecological security networks in Changbai Mountains, Northeast China

J Ren, WJ Wang, L Fei, L Wang, S **ng, Y Cong - Ecological Indicators, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract A robust Ecological Security Network (ESN) is essential for protecting ecological
security and promoting sustainable development within mountainous regions. These …

Cumulative ecosystem response to Hydraulic Engineering Infrastructure Projects in an arid basin

J Wang, L Xue, L Zhou, L Wei, S Hu, H Wu… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Hydraulic Engineering Infrastructure Projects (HEIPs) typically show profound
effects on hydrological systems and ecosystems. However, data restrictions have limited the …

Viability of investing in ecological infrastructure in South Africa's water supply areas

KME Webster, JK Turpie, GK Letley - South African Journal of Science, 2024 - scielo.org.za
Ecological infrastructure (natural ecosystems that provide important services and save on
built infrastructure costs) can have an important role in securing water supply, particularly in …

Ecological compensation in the context of carbon neutrality: A case involving service production-transmission and distribution-service consumption

T Zhai, L Wu, Y Chen, MF Nazir, M Chang, Y Ma, E Cai… - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
Carbon ecological compensation is essential to coordinate regional environmental
protection, reduce the gap between the economic development of protected areas and …

Long-term trends and variability in the microclimates of the uMngeni Catchment, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and potential impacts on water resources

S Strydom, GPW Jewitt, MJ Savage… - Theoretical and Applied …, 2020 - Springer
The past few decades have produced a wealth of research investigating the extent and
severity of global climate change. Patterns in climate variability and change have been …

Journal/South African Journal of Science/Vol. 120 No. 5/6 (2024)/Articles Open Access

KME Webster, JK Turpie, GK Letley - 2024 - ajol.info
Ecological infrastructure (natural ecosystems that provide important services and save on
built infrastructure costs) can have an important role in securing water supply, particularly in …