Nature contributes substantially to human well-being through its diverse material and
nonmaterial contributions. However, despite the growing literature on the nonmaterial …

It has been 20 years since two seminal publications about ecosystem services came out: an
edited book by Gretchen Daily and an article in Nature by a group of ecologists and …

Decades of intensifying human activities have caused dramatic changes in land use and
land cover (LULC) in the ecologically fragile areas of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which have …

Geotourism spans a range of visitor interests, from the specialist geotourist to the more
general visitor. As well as supporting geoconservation outcomes, it provides economic …

Ecosystem service research has long been dominated by a monetary interpretation of value,
neglecting other social perspectives on the importance of ecosystems for human well-being …

Over the last few years, considerable attention has been devoted in the scientific literature
and in the media to the concept of “ecosystem” services of soils. The monetary valuation of …

As our planet emerges into a new epoch in which humans dominate the Earth system, it is
imperative that societies initiate a new phase of responsible environmental stewardship …

The use of virtual reality has its roots in visual communication science but disparate
mechanisms and applications set it apart from the many tools of visualization. This paper …

Numerous studies underline the importance of immaterial benefits provided by ecosystems
and especially by cultural landscapes, which are shaped by intimate human–nature …

Though reported capture fisheries are dominated by marine production, inland fish and
fisheries make substantial contributions to meeting the challenges faced by individuals …