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Ecological Sustainability and Landscape Ecology

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Forestry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 March 2023) | Viewed by 4414

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Olga Jovanović Glavas

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Department of Biology, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Interests: herpetology; ecology; ecotoxicology; conservation
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Prof. Dr. Jelka Crnobrnja-Isailović

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1. Department of Biology and Ecology, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
2. Department of Evolutionary Biology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: conservation biology; evolutionary biology; herpetology
Dr. Dušan Jelić

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Croatian Institute for Biodiversity, BIOTA d.o.o., 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: herpetology; population ecology; abundance; CO2 calculation; C storage; offset; urban food production

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Ecological systems are the bases for life on Earth, and, as such, are crucial for the maintenance of biodiversity and human existence. Ever-increasing anthropogenic pressure towards the environment has to halt, and sustainable approaches have to prevail. Ecological sustainability, which is based on the maintenance or restoration of ecosystems on all levels (composition, structure, and processes), is a starting point in that direction. Landscape ecology examines the patterns and interactions of ecosystems within our target region, as well as the interactions with ecological processes. It also stresses the importance of spatial heterogeneity on these interactions. 

Combining ecological sustainability with landscape ecology can be applied in these transitional processes to preserve ecosystems and all the services that they provide. In that context, the main goal of this Special Issue is to provide a platform to enhance the spread of the current knowledge on ecological sustainability combined with landscape ecology. These topics include a wide area of subjects, such as landscape management, habitat conservation and restoration, habitat utilization, and spatial planning and modeling. Moreover, many different scientific fields may interact in order to broaden the scope of this highly important topic, as well as provide insight into different perspectives on the same issue. 

Dr. Olga Jovanović Jovanovic Glavas
Prof. Dr. Jelka Crnobrnja-Isailović
Dr. Dušan Jelić
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • landscape ecology
  • habitat restoration
  • habitat utilization
  • sustainability
  • habitat conservation
  • ecosystem services

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A Computational Model for Determining Tiger Dispersal and Related Patterns in a Landscape Complex
by Saurabh Shanu and Alok Agarwal
Sustainability 2023, 15(11), 8539; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118539 - 24 May 2023
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Species dispersal from one territorial zone to another is a complex process. The reasons for species dispersal are determined by both natural and human factors. The purpose of this study is to develop a cost surface for a hypothetical landscape that accounts for [...] Read more.
Species dispersal from one territorial zone to another is a complex process. The reasons for species dispersal are determined by both natural and human factors. The purpose of this study is to develop a cost surface for a hypothetical landscape that accounts for various species dispersion features. With tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) as the focal species, a computational model for a landscape has been proposed to predict the dispersion patterns of the species’ individuals from one habitat patch to another. Knowing how tigers disperse is very crucial because it improves the likelihood of successful conservation. The likelihood is raised because it strengthens conservation efforts in the targeted regions identified by the proposed model and encourages landscape continuity for tiger dispersal. Initially, four major factors influencing tiger dispersal are explored. Following that, grids are overlaid over the tiger-carrying landscape map. Further, game theory assigns a score to each grid in the landscape matrix based on the landscape features in the focal landscape. Specific predefined ratings are also utilized for scenarios that are very complex and may change depending on variables, such as the interaction of the dispersing tiger with co-predators. The two scores mentioned above are combined to create a cost matrix that is shown across a landscape complex to estimate the impact of each landscape component on tiger dispersal. This approach helps wildlife managers develop conservation plans by recognizing important characteristics in the landscape. The results of the model described in this work might be beneficial for a wide range of wildlife management activities, such as corridor management, smart patrols, and so on. A cost surface over any focal landscape may serve as a basis for policy and purpose design based on current landscape conditions. Full article
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Urban Open Therapy Gardens in EU Cities Mission: Izmir Union Park Proposal
by Ebru Alakavuk and Duygu Cinar Umdu
Sustainability 2023, 15(8), 6715; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086715 - 15 Apr 2023
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One of the biggest problems of societies living in modern world cities is the stress brought by a fast lifestyle. Stress affects individuals psychologically, physically, and socially. With the increase in the factors that cause stress, the need for places that individuals can [...] Read more.
One of the biggest problems of societies living in modern world cities is the stress brought by a fast lifestyle. Stress affects individuals psychologically, physically, and socially. With the increase in the factors that cause stress, the need for places that individuals can use as therapy areas has also increased. Especially in this period when the 2030 100 EU (European Union) Cities Mission is determined, it is very important to design urban green spaces where the environmental and social criteria of sustainability are met, as places where society can breathe and where the society gets away from stress. In this study, based on the experiential quality criteria in outdoor therapy gardens, and the results of the evaluations made by experts and users, suggestions are made to improve the conditions of Birlik Park, located in the Gaziemir district of Izmir, one of the cities selected for the 100 EU Cities Mission, and to use it as an open space therapy garden. Full article
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An Integrated Model for Constructing Urban Ecological Networks and Identifying the Ecological Protection Priority: A Case Study of Wujiang District, Suzhou
by Liyu Pan, Wenquan Gan, Jinliu Chen and Kunlun Ren
Sustainability 2023, 15(5), 4487; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15054487 - 2 Mar 2023
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As a result of the rapid urbanisation in China, the ecological system in urban areas has become fragmented, posing a threat to ecological stability. Constructing ecological networks is considered a critical strategy to reconnect habitats, restore ecosystems and improve ecological capacity. This research [...] Read more.
As a result of the rapid urbanisation in China, the ecological system in urban areas has become fragmented, posing a threat to ecological stability. Constructing ecological networks is considered a critical strategy to reconnect habitats, restore ecosystems and improve ecological capacity. This research aims to develop a GIS-based model that can inform urban ecological network construction and identify the priority areas for ecological protection in a given urban context. The methodological prototype considers land use, habitat conditions and human interventions from an integrated perspective and has been tested based on a case study in Wujiang District, Suzhou. The results show that (i) 30 critical ecological patches were identified, including 2 vital, 4 important and 24 general cores; (ii) 69 ecological corridors, including 15 vital, 36 important and 18 general corridors, 59 ecological nodes and 24 barriers were determined. Based on these results, this research identified priority restoration and protected areas that urgently require the restoration of ecological networks according to their importance. This research proposes further recommendations on management strategies for construction and protection guidance at macro and micro levels in accordance with existing territorial and spatial planning of Wujiang. The model developed in this research provides a scientific methodology for planning and optimising ecological networks and can serve as a basis for realising ecological protection. Full article
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