The impacts of farmers’ livelihood endowments on their participation in eco-compensation policies: Globally important agricultural heritage systems case studies from China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.05.054
Abstract: Abstract Eco-compensation should be given to farmers in order to promote the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) for a higher level of eco-services. However, differences in farmer's livelihood endowments and strategies can directly affect… read more here.
Keywords: livelihood endowments; capital; compensation policies; compensation ... See more keywords
Potential threats facing a globally important population of the magnificent frigatebird Fregata magnificens
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DOI: 10.1080/03946975.2019.1682352
Abstract: Tracking of seabirds has been used to identify foraging hotspots, migratory routes and to assess at-sea threats facing populations. One such threat is the potential negative interaction between seabirds and fisheries through incidental by-catch. In… read more here.
Keywords: threats facing; fregata magnificens; potential threats; globally important ... See more keywords
Comparing cultural world heritage sites and globally important agricultural heritage systems and their potential for tourism
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DOI: 10.1080/1743873x.2020.1758116
Abstract: ABSTRACT Similar to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site (WHS), the FAO’s Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) certification has the potential to draw large numbers of tourists. In the literature, however, there has been no comprehensive… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; heritage; world heritage; globally important ... See more keywords
Population Diversity and Genetic Structure Reveal Patterns of Host Association and Anthropogenic Impact for the Globally Important Fungal Tree Pathogen Ceratocystis manginecans
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DOI: 10.3390/jof7090759
Abstract: Species in the Ceratocystis manginecans complex are important fungal pathogens of plantation trees globally. The most important hosts include species of Eucalyptus, Acacia, Mangifera, and Punica. Despite their relevance and widespread occurrence, little is known… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; ceratocystis manginecans; host; globally important ... See more keywords
A Globally-Important Stronghold in Oman for a Resident Population of the Endangered Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus
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DOI: 10.5253/arde.v108i1.a4
Abstract: The Egyptian Vulture is a partial migrant that is globally endangered. Recent satellite tracking in Oman suggests that the resident population of Egyptian Vultures is larger than previously estimated. We used information from tracked vultures… read more here.
Keywords: egyptian vultures; resident population; egyptian vulture; globally important ... See more keywords