James, P ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9079-3953, Ashley, J and Evans, A
2000,
'Ecological networks: Connecting environmental, economic and social systems?'
, Landscape Research, 25 (3)
, pp. 345-353.
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Abstract
Ecological networks for different spatial scales (international to sub-regional) are being defined and realized throughout Europe. Historically they have been focused on nature conservation, but they may offer a mechanism whereby a holistic, integrated and long-term approach to regional and sub-regional sustainable development can be promoted. Economic, social and environmental factors operate at different spatial and temporal scales, presenting challenges to those wishing to develop an ecological network. A case study based on the development of an ecological network for Cheshire, a sub-region of the European Region-North West (UK), demonstrates how environmental issues might be integrated with social and economic drivers of change. A framework for an ecological network is proposed by combining an outline model of the socio-ecological system within Cheshire with a checklist that can be used to assess the sustainable management of a landscape.
Item Type: | Article |
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Themes: | Subjects / Themes > Q Science > QH Natural history Subjects / Themes > Q Science > QH Natural history > QH001 General, inc. conservation, geographical distribution Subjects outside of the University Themes |
Schools: | Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences Schools > School of Environment and Life Sciences > Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre |
Journal or Publication Title: | Landscape Research |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
ISSN: | 0142-6397 |
Depositing User: | Users 29196 not found. |
Date Deposited: | 20 Aug 2010 09:40 |
Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 09:35 |
URI: | http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/9603 |
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