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A Socio-ecological Assessment of Watershed Ecosystem Services in Southern Patagonia

This thesis utilizes a theoretical framework which links biophysical and social domains of ecosystems via ecosystem services (ES), in order to conduct a socio-ecological assessment of urban watersheds in three communities in Chilean and Argentine regions of southern Patagonia. Results from this study show that expanding urban areas may be undermining the ability of local watersheds to provide for high quality ES posing potential risks to community wellbeing. Secondly, researchers and decision makers influencing regional natural resource management share similar values to general community members but do not capture the diversity of values that exist within the broader community, and dialogue between these groups on management issues is poor. A community-based management structure is recommended for the creation of adaptive and locally relevant management strategies.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc149693
Date08 1900
CreatorsZagarola, Jean-Paul Aguirre
ContributorsAnderson, Christopher B., Kennedy, James H., Veteto, James R.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
FormatText
RightsPublic, Zagarola, Jean-Paul Aguirre, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved.

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