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1. Advances in understanding and managing catastrophic shifts in Mediterranean ecosystems

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Spatial Ecology and Global Change, Environmental Sciences, van den Elsen, E., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, C., Hessel, Rudi, Kefi, Sonia, Schneider, F., Bautista, Susana, Garcia Mayor, A., Baudena, M., Rietkerk, M.G., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, V. Ramón, Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, J. Jacob, Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis A., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, de Ruiter, P. C., Spatial Ecology and Global Change, Environmental Sciences, van den Elsen, E., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, C., Hessel, Rudi, Kefi, Sonia, Schneider, F., Bautista, Susana, Garcia Mayor, A., Baudena, M., Rietkerk, M.G., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, V. Ramón, Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, J. Jacob, Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis A., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, and de Ruiter, P. C.

Published
2020

2. Advances in Understanding and Managing Catastrophic Ecosystem Shifts in Mediterranean Ecosystems

Author

Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterráneo), van den Elsen, Erik, Stringer, Lindsay C., De Ita, Cecilia, Hessel, Rudi, Kéfi, Sonia, Schneider, Florian D., Bautista, Susana, Mayor, Angeles G., Baudena, Mara, Rietkerk, Max, Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, Victoriano R., Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, C. Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, Jan J., Schwilch, Gudrun, Riva, Matteo Jucker, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis, Claringbould, Heleen, Ruiter, Peter C. de, Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterráneo), van den Elsen, Erik, Stringer, Lindsay C., De Ita, Cecilia, Hessel, Rudi, Kéfi, Sonia, Schneider, Florian D., Bautista, Susana, Mayor, Angeles G., Baudena, Mara, Rietkerk, Max, Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, Victoriano R., Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, C. Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, Jan J., Schwilch, Gudrun, Riva, Matteo Jucker, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis, Claringbould, Heleen, and Ruiter, Peter C. de

Abstract

One of the most challenging issues in Mediterranean ecosystems to date has been to understand the emergence of discontinuous changes or catastrophic shifts. In the era of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which encompass ideas around Land Degradation Neutrality, advancing this understanding has become even more critical and urgent. The aim of this paper is to synthesize insights into the drivers, processes and management of catastrophic shifts to highlight ways forward for the management of Mediterranean ecosystems. We use a multidisciplinary approach that extends beyond the typical single site, single scale, single approach studies in the current literature. We link applied and theoretical ecology at multiple scales with analyses and modeling of human–environment–climate relations and stakeholder engagement in six field sites in Mediterranean ecosystems to address three key questions: i) How do major degradation drivers affect ecosystem functioning and services in Mediterranean ecosystems? ii) What processes happen in the soil and vegetation during a catastrophic shift? iii) How can management of vulnerable ecosystems be optimized using these findings? Drawing together the findings from the use of different approaches allows us to address the whole pipeline of changes from drivers through to action. We highlight ways to assess ecosystem vulnerability that can help to prevent ecosystem shifts to undesirable states; identify cost-effective management measures that align with the vision and plans of land users; and evaluate the timing of these measures to enable optimization of their application before thresholds are reached. Such a multidisciplinary approach enables improved identification of early warning signals for discontinuous changes informing more timely and cost-effective management, allowing anticipation of, adaptation to, or even prevention of, undesirable catastrophic ecosystem shifts.

Published
2020

3. Advances in understanding and managing catastrophic shifts in Mediterranean ecosystems

Author

Spatial Ecology and Global Change, Environmental Sciences, van den Elsen, E., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, C., Hessel, Rudi, Kefi, Sonia, Schneider, F., Bautista, Susana, Garcia Mayor, A., Baudena, M., Rietkerk, M.G., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, V. Ramón, Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, J. Jacob, Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis A., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, de Ruiter, P. C., Spatial Ecology and Global Change, Environmental Sciences, van den Elsen, E., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, C., Hessel, Rudi, Kefi, Sonia, Schneider, F., Bautista, Susana, Garcia Mayor, A., Baudena, M., Rietkerk, M.G., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, V. Ramón, Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, J. Jacob, Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis A., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, and de Ruiter, P. C.

Published
2020

4. Advances in understanding and managing catastrophic shifts in Mediterranean ecosystems

Author

Spatial Ecology and Global Change, Environmental Sciences, van den Elsen, E., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, C., Hessel, Rudi, Kefi, Sonia, Schneider, F., Bautista, Susana, Garcia Mayor, A., Baudena, M., Rietkerk, M.G., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, V. Ramón, Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, J. Jacob, Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis A., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, de Ruiter, P. C., Spatial Ecology and Global Change, Environmental Sciences, van den Elsen, E., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, C., Hessel, Rudi, Kefi, Sonia, Schneider, F., Bautista, Susana, Garcia Mayor, A., Baudena, M., Rietkerk, M.G., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, V. Ramón, Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, J. Jacob, Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis A., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, and de Ruiter, P. C.

Published
2020

5. Advances in Understanding and Managing Catastrophic Ecosystem Shifts in Mediterranean Ecosystems

Author

Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterráneo), van den Elsen, Erik, Stringer, Lindsay C., De Ita, Cecilia, Hessel, Rudi, Kéfi, Sonia, Schneider, Florian D., Bautista, Susana, Mayor, Angeles G., Baudena, Mara, Rietkerk, Max, Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, Victoriano R., Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, C. Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, Jan J., Schwilch, Gudrun, Riva, Matteo Jucker, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis, Claringbould, Heleen, Ruiter, Peter C. de, Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterráneo), van den Elsen, Erik, Stringer, Lindsay C., De Ita, Cecilia, Hessel, Rudi, Kéfi, Sonia, Schneider, Florian D., Bautista, Susana, Mayor, Angeles G., Baudena, Mara, Rietkerk, Max, Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, Victoriano R., Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, C. Jane, Fleskens, Luuk, Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, Jan J., Schwilch, Gudrun, Riva, Matteo Jucker, Sietz, Diana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis, Claringbould, Heleen, and Ruiter, Peter C. de

Abstract

One of the most challenging issues in Mediterranean ecosystems to date has been to understand the emergence of discontinuous changes or catastrophic shifts. In the era of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which encompass ideas around Land Degradation Neutrality, advancing this understanding has become even more critical and urgent. The aim of this paper is to synthesize insights into the drivers, processes and management of catastrophic shifts to highlight ways forward for the management of Mediterranean ecosystems. We use a multidisciplinary approach that extends beyond the typical single site, single scale, single approach studies in the current literature. We link applied and theoretical ecology at multiple scales with analyses and modeling of human–environment–climate relations and stakeholder engagement in six field sites in Mediterranean ecosystems to address three key questions: i) How do major degradation drivers affect ecosystem functioning and services in Mediterranean ecosystems? ii) What processes happen in the soil and vegetation during a catastrophic shift? iii) How can management of vulnerable ecosystems be optimized using these findings? Drawing together the findings from the use of different approaches allows us to address the whole pipeline of changes from drivers through to action. We highlight ways to assess ecosystem vulnerability that can help to prevent ecosystem shifts to undesirable states; identify cost-effective management measures that align with the vision and plans of land users; and evaluate the timing of these measures to enable optimization of their application before thresholds are reached. Such a multidisciplinary approach enables improved identification of early warning signals for discontinuous changes informing more timely and cost-effective management, allowing anticipation of, adaptation to, or even prevention of, undesirable catastrophic ecosystem shifts.

Published
2020

6. Advances in Understanding and Managing Catastrophic Ecosystem Shifts in Mediterranean Ecosystems

Author

van den Elsen, H.G.M., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, Cecilia, Hessel, R., Kéfi, Sonia, Schneider, Florian D., Bautista, Susana, Mayor, Angeles G., Baudena, Mara, Rietkerk, Max, Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, Victoriano R., Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, L., Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, Jan J., Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, D., Christoforou, Michalakis, Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, de Ruiter, P.C., van den Elsen, H.G.M., Stringer, Lindsay C., de Ita, Cecilia, Hessel, R., Kéfi, Sonia, Schneider, Florian D., Bautista, Susana, Mayor, Angeles G., Baudena, Mara, Rietkerk, Max, Valdecantos, Alejandro, Vallejo, Victoriano R., Geeson, Nichola, Brandt, Jane, Fleskens, L., Hemerik, Lia, Panagos, Panos, Valente, Sandra, Keizer, Jan J., Schwilch, Gudrun, Jucker Riva, Matteo, Sietz, D., Christoforou, Michalakis, Hadjimitsis, Diofantos G., Papoutsa, Christiana, Quaranta, Giovanni, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Claringbould, Heleen, and de Ruiter, P.C.

Abstract

One of the most challenging issues in Mediterranean ecosystems to date has been to understand the emergence of discontinuous changes or catastrophic shifts. In the era of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which encompass ideas around Land Degradation Neutrality, advancing this understanding has become even more critical and urgent. The aim of this paper is to synthesize insights into the drivers, processes and management of catastrophic shifts to highlight ways forward for the management of Mediterranean ecosystems. We use a multidisciplinary approach that extends beyond the typical single site, single scale, single approach studies in the current literature. We link applied and theoretical ecology at multiple scales with analyses and modeling of human–environment–climate relations and stakeholder engagement in six field sites in Mediterranean ecosystems to address three key questions:i) How do major degradation drivers affect ecosystem functioning and services in Mediterranean ecosystems?ii) What processes happen in the soil and vegetation during a catastrophic shift?iii) How can management of vulnerable ecosystems be optimized using these findings?Drawing together the findings from the use of different approaches allows us to address the whole pipeline of changes from drivers through to action. We highlight ways to assess ecosystem vulnerability that can help to prevent ecosystem shifts to undesirable states; identify cost-effective management measures that align with the vision and plans of land users; and evaluate the timing of these measures to enable optimization of their application before thresholds are reached. Such a multidisciplinary approach enables improved identification of early warning signals for discontinuous changes informing more timely and cost-effective management, allowing anticipation of, adaptation to, or even prevention of, undesirable catastrophic ecosystem shifts.

Published
2020

7. How does land management contribute to the resilience of Mediterranean forests and rangelands? A participatory assessment

Author

Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterraneo), Jucker Riva, Matteo, Baeza, Jaime, Bautista, Susana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos, Keizer, Jan J., Liniger, Hanspeter, Quaranta, Giovanni, Ribeiro, Cristina, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Urgeghe, Anna M., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Schwilch, Gudrun, Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterraneo), Jucker Riva, Matteo, Baeza, Jaime, Bautista, Susana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos, Keizer, Jan J., Liniger, Hanspeter, Quaranta, Giovanni, Ribeiro, Cristina, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Urgeghe, Anna M., Valdecantos, Alejandro, and Schwilch, Gudrun

Abstract

In Mediterranean forests and rangelands, the supply of important ecosystem services can decrease or cease as a consequence of disturbances and climatic oscillations. Land managers can sometimes prevent or mitigate the negative effects of disturbances through appropriate land management choices. In this study, we assess the contribution of land management practices (LMPs) to the resilience of eight Mediterranean forests and rangelands to multiple disturbances. The study uses a transdisciplinary approach, involving scientists, land managers, and local administrators. Data about disturbances, ecosystem services, the role of LMPs, and the resistance of LMPs to disturbances are combined using a semiquantitative index and analysed to evaluate how the LMPs implemented are suited to the disturbances affecting each study site. Our results indicate that the practices analysed are particularly effective in improving resilience of ecosystems against wildfires and torrential rainfalls. However, droughts are more difficult to address, and the examined practices were heavily affected by their occurrence. Tree planting appears to be highly affected by disturbances. Practices that selectively reduce the amount of vegetation appear to be beneficial in fostering recovery of ecosystems. Our assessment also suggests that it is particularly difficult to increase resilience to droughts and fires simultaneously. Practices that aimed to mitigate the impact of land use did not always prove valuable in terms of resilience. Finally, study sites that included efforts to address disturbances in their management objectives also displayed practices making the biggest contribution to resilience.

Published
2018

8. How does land management contribute to the resilience of Mediterranean forests and rangelands? A participatory assessment

Author

Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterraneo), Jucker Riva, Matteo, Baeza, Jaime, Bautista, Susana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos, Keizer, Jan J., Liniger, Hanspeter, Quaranta, Giovanni, Ribeiro, Cristina, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Urgeghe, Anna M., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Schwilch, Gudrun, Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ecología, CEAM (Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterraneo), Jucker Riva, Matteo, Baeza, Jaime, Bautista, Susana, Christoforou, Michalakis, Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., Hadjimitsis, Diofantos, Keizer, Jan J., Liniger, Hanspeter, Quaranta, Giovanni, Ribeiro, Cristina, Salvia, Rosanna, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Urgeghe, Anna M., Valdecantos, Alejandro, and Schwilch, Gudrun

Abstract

In Mediterranean forests and rangelands, the supply of important ecosystem services can decrease or cease as a consequence of disturbances and climatic oscillations. Land managers can sometimes prevent or mitigate the negative effects of disturbances through appropriate land management choices. In this study, we assess the contribution of land management practices (LMPs) to the resilience of eight Mediterranean forests and rangelands to multiple disturbances. The study uses a transdisciplinary approach, involving scientists, land managers, and local administrators. Data about disturbances, ecosystem services, the role of LMPs, and the resistance of LMPs to disturbances are combined using a semiquantitative index and analysed to evaluate how the LMPs implemented are suited to the disturbances affecting each study site. Our results indicate that the practices analysed are particularly effective in improving resilience of ecosystems against wildfires and torrential rainfalls. However, droughts are more difficult to address, and the examined practices were heavily affected by their occurrence. Tree planting appears to be highly affected by disturbances. Practices that selectively reduce the amount of vegetation appear to be beneficial in fostering recovery of ecosystems. Our assessment also suggests that it is particularly difficult to increase resilience to droughts and fires simultaneously. Practices that aimed to mitigate the impact of land use did not always prove valuable in terms of resilience. Finally, study sites that included efforts to address disturbances in their management objectives also displayed practices making the biggest contribution to resilience.

Published
2018

9. Report on the restoration potential for preventing and reversing regime shifts

Author

Valdecantos, Alejandro, Ramón Vallejo, V., Baeza, Jaime, Bautista, Susana, Boeschoten, Matthijs, Christoforou, Michalakis, Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., González-Pelayo, Oscar, Guixot, Lorena, Keizer, Jakob J., Panagea, Ioanna, Quaranta, Gianni, Salvia, Rosana, Santana, Victor, Tsaltas, Dimitris, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Hessel, Rudi, van den Elsen, Erik, Ritsema, C.J., Valdecantos, Alejandro, Ramón Vallejo, V., Baeza, Jaime, Bautista, Susana, Boeschoten, Matthijs, Christoforou, Michalakis, Daliakopoulos, Ioannis N., González-Pelayo, Oscar, Guixot, Lorena, Keizer, Jakob J., Panagea, Ioanna, Quaranta, Gianni, Salvia, Rosana, Santana, Victor, Tsaltas, Dimitris, Tsanis, Ioannis K., Hessel, Rudi, van den Elsen, Erik, and Ritsema, C.J.

Published
2016

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