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Landowner perceptions of the value of natural forest and natural grassland in a mosaic ecosystem in southern Brazil
Abstract The forest–grassland mosaics of southern Brazil have been subject to many land use and policy changes over the decades. Like many grasslands around the world, the Campos grasslands are declining with few conservation efforts underway. In contrast, forests receive much attention and many incentives. It is hypothesized that perception of land cover has the potential to shape ecosystems. Here we conduct a questionnaire to further our understanding of decision-making practices that alter landscapes (Campos grassland, Araucaria forest, agriculture and plantation) and direct land policies in the region. Our analysis reveals that plantations are significantly less desirable than the other landscape types. However, plantation land use has increased by 87 % over the past few decades, as a result of industry and government incentives. The proportions of other landscape types have remained consistent over the past two decades. Restoration of native vegetation is not a priority of landowners and restoration would require a financial incentive.
Landowner perceptions of the value of natural forest and natural grassland in a mosaic ecosystem in southern Brazil
Abstract The forest–grassland mosaics of southern Brazil have been subject to many land use and policy changes over the decades. Like many grasslands around the world, the Campos grasslands are declining with few conservation efforts underway. In contrast, forests receive much attention and many incentives. It is hypothesized that perception of land cover has the potential to shape ecosystems. Here we conduct a questionnaire to further our understanding of decision-making practices that alter landscapes (Campos grassland, Araucaria forest, agriculture and plantation) and direct land policies in the region. Our analysis reveals that plantations are significantly less desirable than the other landscape types. However, plantation land use has increased by 87 % over the past few decades, as a result of industry and government incentives. The proportions of other landscape types have remained consistent over the past two decades. Restoration of native vegetation is not a priority of landowners and restoration would require a financial incentive.
Landowner perceptions of the value of natural forest and natural grassland in a mosaic ecosystem in southern Brazil
Henderson, Kirsten A. (author) / Reis, Mateus (author) / Blanco, Carolina C. (author) / Pillar, Valério D. (author) / Printes, Rodrigo C. (author) / Bauch, Chris T. (author) / Anand, Madhur (author)
Sustainability Science ; 11 ; 321-330
2015-07-07
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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