Integrated land-use management boosts ecosystem services in protected areas.
The study aimed to develop a framework to assess how different land management practices affect the provision of ecosystem services in a protected area. By analyzing various land cover types and ecosystem services indicators, the researchers found that land-use decisions directly impact the services provided by the environment. They discovered that different methods of data collection, like benefit transfer and expert assessments, can influence the evaluation results. The combination of specific services and land cover data can help in regional planning by showing how changes in land use affect ecosystem services. Overall, the framework can be used to estimate the potential of a region to provide ecosystem services, which is crucial for supporting regional development planning.