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A Changing WorldThe Role of Value Systems in Biodiversity Research

A Changing World: The Role of Value Systems in Biodiversity Research Landscape research needs to consider physical features and processes, as well as human prefer- ences. Anthropocentric value systems rule the world of perception and valuation of landscape quality, but different stakeholders have different motivations for planning, managing or protect- ing landscapes. The potential for conceptual or practical conflicts arising from such differing value systems is illustrated by the diverse perception of biodiversity as a landscape quality of growing importance. Spending public money to conserve or enhance biodiversity in cultivated landscapes means different things to different people. Hence, it is crucial to select pertinent indicators for measuring the success or failure of environmental schemes. In biodiversity evaluation, the main value clash is between indicators for species conservation (rare and threatened species) and ecological resilience or ecosystem functions (species richness). Similar conflicts are discussed for ecological concepts and theories concerning landscape quality. In order to avoid the image of conflicting expert opinions, landscape research should be aware of the relevant underlying value systems and declare them while going public. Keywords: evaluation, perception, indicators, biodiversity, stakeholders Beneficial or pest? F. Kienast, O. Wildi & S. Ghosh (eds.), A Changing World. Challenges for Landscape Research, 27–34. © 2007 Springer. 28 P. Duelli et http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Changing WorldThe Role of Value Systems in Biodiversity Research

Part of the Landscape Series Book Series (volume 8)
Editors: Kienast, Felix; Wildi, Otto; Ghosh, Sucharita
Duelli, Peter; Baur, Priska; Buchecker, Matthias; Gugerli, Felix; Holderegger, Rolf; Wohlgemuth, Thomas
A Changing World — Jan 1, 2007
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Springer Netherlands
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© Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2007
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978-1-4020-4434-2
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27 –34
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Abstract

Landscape research needs to consider physical features and processes, as well as human prefer- ences. Anthropocentric value systems rule the world of perception and valuation of landscape quality, but different stakeholders have different motivations for planning, managing or protect- ing landscapes. The potential for conceptual or practical conflicts arising from such differing value systems is illustrated by the diverse perception of biodiversity as a landscape quality of growing importance. Spending public money to conserve or enhance biodiversity in cultivated landscapes means different things to different people. Hence, it is crucial to select pertinent indicators for measuring the success or failure of environmental schemes. In biodiversity evaluation, the main value clash is between indicators for species conservation (rare and threatened species) and ecological resilience or ecosystem functions (species richness). Similar conflicts are discussed for ecological concepts and theories concerning landscape quality. In order to avoid the image of conflicting expert opinions, landscape research should be aware of the relevant underlying value systems and declare them while going public. Keywords: evaluation, perception, indicators, biodiversity, stakeholders Beneficial or pest? F. Kienast, O. Wildi & S. Ghosh (eds.), A Changing World. Challenges for Landscape Research, 27–34. © 2007 Springer. 28 P. Duelli et

Published: Jan 1, 2007

Keywords: Cultural Heritage; Species Conservation; Island Biogeography; Ecological Resilience; Biodiversity Indicator

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