Journal
LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
Volume 29, Issue 9, Pages 1463-1479Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s10980-014-0064-5
Keywords
Landscape elements; Landscape character; Spatial reference units; Landscape planning and management
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Recently, in addition to the popular concept of ecosystem services (ES), the term landscape services (LS) has come into use. We are examining the question of whether a stronger focus on LS would be useful, particularly with regard to case studies carried out in Germany. Important reasons for introducing the term LS include the prominent role of spatial aspects, the reference to landscape elements and the landscape character, and the relevance of LS for landscape planning. We found no strong arguments for replacing the concept of ES by LS; however, we do prefer a situation-related use of both concepts. We propose the following definition: Landscape services are the contributions of landscapes and landscape elements to human well-being.
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