Investing in Community-based Resilience of Socio-Ecological Production Landsc...Bioversity International
Presentation by Diana Salvemini, COMDEKS Project Manager (UNDP-GEF).
This was presented during a seminar hosted at Bioversity International on 'The Indicators of Resilience in Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)' in January 2014.
Find out more: http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/agricultural-ecosystems/landscapes/
Mediterranean forests are characterized by high complexity and biological richness at all levels. Genetic diversity of Mediterranean forest species has been found to be higher than the one of central and northern Europe. It is important for the maintenance of forest cover and the adaptation of forests under adverse conditions towards environmental change. Genetic diversity in the Mediterranean forests has been shaped by the climatic and the geographical history of the region. However, the most important factor influencing diversity is the presence of human in the region. The impact of forest management techniques and other human activities on genetic diversity is analyzed. Sustainable forest management in the Mediterranean should take this information in account and include measures for the maintenance of genetic diversity of forest species. This will then secure the long-term character of forestry in the region and the production of goods and services for the society.
Investing in Community-based Resilience of Socio-Ecological Production Landsc...Bioversity International
Presentation by Diana Salvemini, COMDEKS Project Manager (UNDP-GEF).
This was presented during a seminar hosted at Bioversity International on 'The Indicators of Resilience in Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)' in January 2014.
Find out more: http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/agricultural-ecosystems/landscapes/
Mediterranean forests are characterized by high complexity and biological richness at all levels. Genetic diversity of Mediterranean forest species has been found to be higher than the one of central and northern Europe. It is important for the maintenance of forest cover and the adaptation of forests under adverse conditions towards environmental change. Genetic diversity in the Mediterranean forests has been shaped by the climatic and the geographical history of the region. However, the most important factor influencing diversity is the presence of human in the region. The impact of forest management techniques and other human activities on genetic diversity is analyzed. Sustainable forest management in the Mediterranean should take this information in account and include measures for the maintenance of genetic diversity of forest species. This will then secure the long-term character of forestry in the region and the production of goods and services for the society.
Biochar, poverty and development: Opportunities, threats, social science age...STEPS Centre
Presentation by Melissa Leach, STEPS Centre at the Biogenic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide workshop on 23 November, hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network.
Managing for high value timber and biodiversity in the Congo BasinCIFOR-ICRAF
This session of the 2014 IUFRO World Congress explored how biodiversity positively impacts management of high-value timber species, (e.g., protection from pests and pathogens) and, conversely, how management for high-value species helps conserve biodiversity (e.g., how planted forests can conserve biodiversity).
Conservation of forest ecosystems has gained a significant part of conventions, treaties and action plans for biodiversity conservation. One major reason is the fact that forests are in many parts of the world the most “wild”, impressive and complex terrestrial ecosystems. Another reason could be the knowledge that forests are decreasing worldwide. Yet, the most important reason is probably the fact that forest science is the most developed applied on the ground nature management scientific discipline.
Following the arguments presented in the previous chapter, the conservation of forest genetic diversity cannot be seen separately from the general use and management of forest resources. Each country and each region can have different approaches on the subject. The same happens with different parties of interest as well (sectors). Any forest genetic conservation effort should recognise these differences and adjust the measures designed with them.
Taking the available information in account, management techniques should be developed, aiming at the optimisation of achieving multiple targets. The preservation of genetic diversity and the evolutionary adaptability of forest species should be included in these targets, in order to secure the long term functioning of forest ecosystems and the production of goods and services for society. This “management-based” approach of biodiversity – and genetic diversity – conservation is more likely to become effective, since it can reconcile the targets of forest management for production and biodiversity conservation (Figure 2). Sustainable forest management can be organized, based on the need to secure the long-term persistence of forest ecosystems (Papageorgiou et al. 2003). As a result, multiple targets can be achieved.
What is Forest Landscape Restoration? What is the Global Partnership on Fores...GPFLR
Presentation by Stewart Maginnis on the concept of Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and the idea behind the Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration.
DIVERSIFOOD Final Congress - Session 5 - Value chains studies - Bernadette Oe...diversifoodproject
Lessons learnt from value chains studies in Diversifood: factors in support and hindering their success
Keynote by Bernadette Oehen, Fibl, Switzerland, and Adanella Rossi, University of Pisa
Embedding food diversity in supply chains – Experience of eight European case studies
by Anna Sellars, ORC, UK
Ancient cereals in modern times: is there a momentum for underutilised cereals?
by Boki Luske, LBI, NL
Communication and Label Concept for Underutilized Crops: Checklist
by Philipp Holzherr, PSR, Switzerland
Peasant seeds at the test of identification signs
by Pierre Rivière, RSP, France
The potential impact of crop species diversity on food sales in local markets
by Marjo Keskitalo, LUKE, Finland
Consumer preferences for vegetables from participatory on-farm breeding networks
by Claudia Meier, Fibl, Switzerland
Biochar, poverty and development: Opportunities, threats, social science age...STEPS Centre
Presentation by Melissa Leach, STEPS Centre at the Biogenic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide workshop on 23 November, hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network.
Managing for high value timber and biodiversity in the Congo BasinCIFOR-ICRAF
This session of the 2014 IUFRO World Congress explored how biodiversity positively impacts management of high-value timber species, (e.g., protection from pests and pathogens) and, conversely, how management for high-value species helps conserve biodiversity (e.g., how planted forests can conserve biodiversity).
Conservation of forest ecosystems has gained a significant part of conventions, treaties and action plans for biodiversity conservation. One major reason is the fact that forests are in many parts of the world the most “wild”, impressive and complex terrestrial ecosystems. Another reason could be the knowledge that forests are decreasing worldwide. Yet, the most important reason is probably the fact that forest science is the most developed applied on the ground nature management scientific discipline.
Following the arguments presented in the previous chapter, the conservation of forest genetic diversity cannot be seen separately from the general use and management of forest resources. Each country and each region can have different approaches on the subject. The same happens with different parties of interest as well (sectors). Any forest genetic conservation effort should recognise these differences and adjust the measures designed with them.
Taking the available information in account, management techniques should be developed, aiming at the optimisation of achieving multiple targets. The preservation of genetic diversity and the evolutionary adaptability of forest species should be included in these targets, in order to secure the long term functioning of forest ecosystems and the production of goods and services for society. This “management-based” approach of biodiversity – and genetic diversity – conservation is more likely to become effective, since it can reconcile the targets of forest management for production and biodiversity conservation (Figure 2). Sustainable forest management can be organized, based on the need to secure the long-term persistence of forest ecosystems (Papageorgiou et al. 2003). As a result, multiple targets can be achieved.
What is Forest Landscape Restoration? What is the Global Partnership on Fores...GPFLR
Presentation by Stewart Maginnis on the concept of Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and the idea behind the Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration.
DIVERSIFOOD Final Congress - Session 5 - Value chains studies - Bernadette Oe...diversifoodproject
Lessons learnt from value chains studies in Diversifood: factors in support and hindering their success
Keynote by Bernadette Oehen, Fibl, Switzerland, and Adanella Rossi, University of Pisa
Embedding food diversity in supply chains – Experience of eight European case studies
by Anna Sellars, ORC, UK
Ancient cereals in modern times: is there a momentum for underutilised cereals?
by Boki Luske, LBI, NL
Communication and Label Concept for Underutilized Crops: Checklist
by Philipp Holzherr, PSR, Switzerland
Peasant seeds at the test of identification signs
by Pierre Rivière, RSP, France
The potential impact of crop species diversity on food sales in local markets
by Marjo Keskitalo, LUKE, Finland
Consumer preferences for vegetables from participatory on-farm breeding networks
by Claudia Meier, Fibl, Switzerland
Community Biodiversity Management - Benefits of BiodiversityHugo Lamers
Case study from Sirsi, Western Ghats in India showcasing the Community Biodiversity Management approach for on-farm conservation; presented during the Tree Diversity Day at the CBD convention in Hydrabad in October 2012
Social-ecological resilience indicators: a participatory tool for measuring ...Bioversity International
Socio-ecological indicators can help communities develop strategies to improve the resilience of their landscapes. Read more about wha these indicators are achieving: http://bit.ly/1n9Abby
Soil conservation knowledge governance in MexicoExternalEvents
Ms Helena Cotler, Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de Información Geoespacial, Mexico. Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (GSER19), 15 - 17 May 2019 at FAO HQ.
When carrying out a restoration potential assessment, 7 project activities can be identified. These seven project activities have to be taken into account while planning the process.
Presentation by Petrus Gunarso, Tropenbos Indonesia, one several landscape restoration initiatives by the private sector, the global community and local communities in Indonesia.
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An Effort to Restore from Imperata Grassland to Secondary Forest in Samboja L...GPFLR
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Participatory Ecological Restoration in the Rio Blanco Watershed: Ecosystem B...GPFLR
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MATATAG CURRICULUM: ASSESSING THE READINESS OF ELEM. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS I...NelTorrente
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
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How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
2. Several approaches to reforesting
degraded lands
Monoculture plantations Ecological Restoration
Use well-known species Natural regeneration or planting
Simple to establish and manage Restores biodiversity including
Very productive rare and threatened species
Hence commercially attractive
Monoculture Ecological Restoration
Biomass or Structure
plantation
Degraded state
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3. Each has disadvantages
• Monocultures
– Supplies limited only range of goods and services
– Vulnerable to pests, diseases and market changes
• Ecological Restoration
– Not always ecologically possible
– Expensive if planted
– Fewer financial benefits (to landholder) so less
attractive
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4. Third approach
• Use some but not all original
species
• Perhaps include exotics Monoculture ‘Rehabilitation’ Ecological Restoration
Biomass or Structure
plantation
• Provide financial plus some
functional and conservation
benefits
• BUT –
– What are design rules?
– Will they be attractive to Degraded state
landholders?
– How resilient will these Biological Diversity 16
ecosystems be?
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5. Building resilience
• Definition of resilience
– Capacity to tolerate/adapt to disturbances and
– remain in same state with same structure,
functioning and feedback mechanisms
• Avoids a search for
– (i) optimal productivity or
– (ii) some unattainable former state
• But how to achieve this?
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6. Some attributes of resilient
systems: they have
1. Diversity
2. Modularity (connectedness)
3. Tight feedbacks
4. Openness (inflows and outflows)
5. Reserves (e.g. seedbanks, social memories)
6. Overlapping institutions (polycentric
governance)
7. Are adaptively managed
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7. In the case of restoration
resilience has four components
• Ecological resilience
• Economic resilience
• Social resilience
• Institutional resilience
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8. 1. Ecological component
In Theory
• Use more species
Monoculture ‘Rehabilitation’ Ecological Restoration
Biomass or Structure
plantation
• Use diversity of functional types
• Work at local and landscape scales
• Protect residual forests
(seed sources, etc.)
Degraded state
Biological Diversity 16
But in Practice
• How many species to get more resilience?
• What types of species (longevity, shade tolerance, fire
tolerance, N-fixing?)
• Are landscape patterns more important than what happens at a
particular site?
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9. 2. Economic component
In Theory
• Use >1 species providing multiple goods
• Look for multiple markets
– goods and services
– Local, national and international
• Supportive local and national institutions
(e.g. finances, market access, market knowledge)
But in practice
• What are these species?
• How to foster new markets if not already present?
• How to trade off diversity vs production?
• Uncertain land tenure?
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10. 3. Social components
In Theory
• Increase capacity to adapt to change by
encouraging
– learning networks
– marketing networks
But in Practice
• Many landholders lack capacity for adaption
– don’t have formal land tenure
– are unaware of technology
– are unaware of markets
• There are limited social memories about
restoration 10
11. 4. Institutional components
In Theory
• Devolve authority – encourage local decision-making
• Avoid simple top-down prescriptions
– foster experimentation by landholders - more technical self-
sufficiency (generates social ‘memory”)
• Develop means of monitoring changes – seek feedback
• Practice adaptive management
• Financial and legal support
But in Practice
• Government policies and institutions are often not supportive
• Prefer top-down control
• Conflicts between different levels of government
• Laws un-enforced
• Often limited institutional memories about restoration
• Limited financial support
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12. In short, resilience requires
• Multiple species (site and/or landscape)
• Avoiding reliance on single product or services
(e.g. just timber)
• Avoiding dependence on single market
• Social networks and organisation
– learning (silviculture, markets)
– marketing
• Monitoring to promote
– innovation
– adaptive management
• Improving access to financial support in times
of stress
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13. Case Study 1: Storm damage, China
• Severe ice storm (Hunan, latitude 27S)
• Anecdotal evidence that exotics and
monocultures more affected
Damaged areas – lose tops or Now planting mixed-species forests
whole trees 13
14. Case Study 2: Minesites, Australia
• Post mining rehabilitation originally done with exotic
monocultures but unstable
• Now use multi-species
plantings of natives
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15. Importance of Context
• Production areas
– Close to markets
– Distant from markets
– Smallholder or Corporate
• Protection areas
• Extent of degradation
– severe
– less-severe
• Short term risks vs long term risks
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16. Raises important questions
1. How to predict the ecological and economic risks at particular locations?
how severe might they be?
how long might they take to appear?
2. What is an appropriate balance between increasing resilience and increasing
productivity?
how many and which species?
how far are they compatible and when do they diverge?
Scale - sites vs landscapes
3. Are there trade-offs between ecological and economic or social resilience?
are win-win solutions possible?
building social capital?
4. Hence, how much (and what type of) resilience needed?
what are the key stressors?
what are they necessary institutional arrangements?
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18. 1. How to predict the ecological and
economic risks at particular
locations?
• how severe might they be?
• how long might they take to
appear?
Land use history?
Ecological trends?
Institutional framework?
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19. 2. What is an appropriate balance
between increasing resilience and
increasing productivity?
• How many and what type of species?
• does context matter? (‘close to’ or ‘distant
from’ markets?)
• how far do they go together and when do they
diverge?
• Sites vs landscape scales
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20. 3. Are there trade-offs between
ecological and economic or social
resilience?
• Which species (for markets? For
ecological functioning?)
• are win-win solutions possible?
• Nurturing markets as well as
ecosystems?
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21. 4. How much (and what type of)
resilience is needed
• what are the key stressors?
• how to build social capital?
• what are the necessary institutional
arrangements?
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22. One approach –
Ecological Restoration
• Ecological restoration
• Re-establish native species
• Seek to re-establish presumed
original ecosystems Monoculture ‘Rehabilitation’ Ecological Restoration
Biomass or Structure
plantation
• Advantages
• Variety of functional types
• Buffered against change
• Disadvantage
Degraded state
• Not always ecologically possible Biological Diversity
• In absence of PES not economically attractive to many
landholders (high opportunity costs)
• Hence often (though not always) used on small areas
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23. A second approach -
Mono-cultural plantings
Use single species
that is:
• Productive
• Commercially valuable
• Has readily available
seedlings Monoculture ‘Rehabilitation’ Ecological Restoration
• Has a known silviculture
Biomass or Structure
plantation
Seek to maximise
productivity and efficiency
Degraded state
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Biological Diversity
24. Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES
• Can be financially profitable
• Hence attractive to landholders
– Widely implemented (agriculture, forestry)
DISADVANTAGES
• Monocultures risky over longer term
• Sensitive to changes in circumstances
– Ecological (pests, disease, storms, etc)
– Economic (market changes)
• i.e. Lacks resilience
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25. Difficult to restore degraded lands
• Ecological problems
– Finding species able to tolerate changed conditions
– Working out
• how and sequencing of re-establishment,
• the relative proportions of each species to use,
• managing inter-actions, etc
• Economic and social problems
– who pays for restoration?
– Overcoming opportunity costs
– Scaling up to cover ecologically significant areas
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