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Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services: From Science to Values and Decision Making
R. Kerry Turner (Ed.)
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Description for Coastal Zones Ecosystem Services: From Science to Values and Decision Making
Paperback. Editor(s): Schaafsma, Marije. Series: Studies in Ecological Economics. Num Pages: 250 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; RBKF; RNF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
This book applies the `ecosystem services' framework to coastal environments, showing how it could facilitate an adaptive management strategy. The contributors describe a decision support system (DSS) based on the 3 Ps - pluralism, pragmatism and precaution - that leads to a more flexible, `learn by doing' approach to the stewardship of coastal environments. The book lays out a Balance Sheets Approach to formatting, interrogating and presenting data and findings. The opening chapter defines coastal zones, their characteristics and natural resources, and describes their complex and dynamic nature. The chapter shows that large-scale trends and pressures have led ... Read more
This book applies the `ecosystem services' framework to coastal environments, showing how it could facilitate an adaptive management strategy. The contributors describe a decision support system (DSS) based on the 3 Ps - pluralism, pragmatism and precaution - that leads to a more flexible, `learn by doing' approach to the stewardship of coastal environments. The book lays out a Balance Sheets Approach to formatting, interrogating and presenting data and findings. The opening chapter defines coastal zones, their characteristics and natural resources, and describes their complex and dynamic nature. The chapter shows that large-scale trends and pressures have led ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Studies in Ecological Economics
Condition
New
Weight
390g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319369365
SKU
V9783319369365
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