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Ecological restoration for human wellbeing: the case of wetland restoration in Jablonné v Podještědí, Czech Republic

Masri, Jakub LU (2021) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20211
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
Wetland and biodiversity loss affect both ecosystem function and human wellbeing. However, it is argued that the incremental rate of farmland abandonment provides opportunities for ecological restoration to help reverse this negative trend. This thesis applies ecosystem service framework and psychological ownership theory to analyse a wetland restoration project in a semi-urban town of Jablonné v Podještědí, Czech Republic, using mixed methods including survey, modelling tools, and interviews. The results show that the restoration has increased biodiversity and the provision of some ecosystem services, positively affecting local wellbeing. It also demonstrates the importance of including cultural ecosystem services in restoration projects,... (More)
Wetland and biodiversity loss affect both ecosystem function and human wellbeing. However, it is argued that the incremental rate of farmland abandonment provides opportunities for ecological restoration to help reverse this negative trend. This thesis applies ecosystem service framework and psychological ownership theory to analyse a wetland restoration project in a semi-urban town of Jablonné v Podještědí, Czech Republic, using mixed methods including survey, modelling tools, and interviews. The results show that the restoration has increased biodiversity and the provision of some ecosystem services, positively affecting local wellbeing. It also demonstrates the importance of including cultural ecosystem services in restoration projects, and the potential of cultural ecosystem services and public involvement to foster environmental stewardship. Although the case can be considered a model for future restoration projects in similar settings, restoring hydrological connectivity, more effective management, and better public involvement could lead to higher multifunctionality and better restoration outcomes. (Less)
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author
Masri, Jakub LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20211
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Ecological Restoration, Wellbeing, Sustainability Science, Ecosystem Services, Czech Republic
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2021:019
language
English
id
9047631
date added to LUP
2021-06-02 07:45:40
date last changed
2021-06-02 07:45:40
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  abstract     = {{Wetland and biodiversity loss affect both ecosystem function and human wellbeing. However, it is argued that the incremental rate of farmland abandonment provides opportunities for ecological restoration to help reverse this negative trend. This thesis applies ecosystem service framework and psychological ownership theory to analyse a wetland restoration project in a semi-urban town of Jablonné v Podještědí, Czech Republic, using mixed methods including survey, modelling tools, and interviews. The results show that the restoration has increased biodiversity and the provision of some ecosystem services, positively affecting local wellbeing. It also demonstrates the importance of including cultural ecosystem services in restoration projects, and the potential of cultural ecosystem services and public involvement to foster environmental stewardship. Although the case can be considered a model for future restoration projects in similar settings, restoring hydrological connectivity, more effective management, and better public involvement could lead to higher multifunctionality and better restoration outcomes.}},
  author       = {{Masri, Jakub}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Ecological restoration for human wellbeing: the case of wetland restoration in Jablonné v Podještědí, Czech Republic}},
  year         = {{2021}},
}