Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes
The cascading effects of biodiversity decline on human well-being present a pressing challenge for sustainable development. Conservation efforts often prioritize safeguarding specific species, habitats, or intact ecosystems but overlook biodiversity’s fundamental role in providing Nature’s Contribut...
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| author | Mohamed, Awaz DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Verburg, Peter H. Obura, David Abrams, Jesse F. Zafra-Calvo, Noelia Rocha, Juan Estrada-Carmona, Natalia Fremier, Alexander Jones, Sarah K. Meier, Ina C. Stewart-Koster, Ben |
| author_browse | Abrams, Jesse F. DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Estrada-Carmona, Natalia Fremier, Alexander Jones, Sarah K. Meier, Ina C. Mohamed, Awaz Obura, David Rocha, Juan Stewart-Koster, Ben Verburg, Peter H. Zafra-Calvo, Noelia |
| author_facet | Mohamed, Awaz DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Verburg, Peter H. Obura, David Abrams, Jesse F. Zafra-Calvo, Noelia Rocha, Juan Estrada-Carmona, Natalia Fremier, Alexander Jones, Sarah K. Meier, Ina C. Stewart-Koster, Ben |
| author_sort | Mohamed, Awaz |
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| description | The cascading effects of biodiversity decline on human well-being present a pressing challenge for sustainable development. Conservation efforts often prioritize safeguarding specific species, habitats, or intact ecosystems but overlook biodiversity’s fundamental role in providing Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) in human-modified landscapes. Here, we systematically review 154 peer-reviewed studies to estimate the minimum levels of (semi-)natural habitat quantity, quality, and spatial configuration needed in human-modified landscapes to secure functional integrity essential for sustaining NCP provision. We find that the provision of multiple NCP is threatened when (semi-)natural habitat in the landscape falls below an area of 20%–25% for each km2. Five NCP almost completely disappear below a level of 10% habitat. The exact quantity, quality, and spatial configuration of habitat required depends on local context and specific NCP. Today, about two-thirds of human-modified lands have insufficient (semi-)natural habitat, requiring action for NCP regeneration. Our findings serve as a generic guideline to target conservation actions outside natural areas. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1391022025-11-11T17:40:28Z Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes Mohamed, Awaz DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Verburg, Peter H. Obura, David Abrams, Jesse F. Zafra-Calvo, Noelia Rocha, Juan Estrada-Carmona, Natalia Fremier, Alexander Jones, Sarah K. Meier, Ina C. Stewart-Koster, Ben ecosystem services landscape human health urban areas habitat suitability ecosystem conservation-ecosystem preservation The cascading effects of biodiversity decline on human well-being present a pressing challenge for sustainable development. Conservation efforts often prioritize safeguarding specific species, habitats, or intact ecosystems but overlook biodiversity’s fundamental role in providing Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) in human-modified landscapes. Here, we systematically review 154 peer-reviewed studies to estimate the minimum levels of (semi-)natural habitat quantity, quality, and spatial configuration needed in human-modified landscapes to secure functional integrity essential for sustaining NCP provision. We find that the provision of multiple NCP is threatened when (semi-)natural habitat in the landscape falls below an area of 20%–25% for each km2. Five NCP almost completely disappear below a level of 10% habitat. The exact quantity, quality, and spatial configuration of habitat required depends on local context and specific NCP. Today, about two-thirds of human-modified lands have insufficient (semi-)natural habitat, requiring action for NCP regeneration. Our findings serve as a generic guideline to target conservation actions outside natural areas. 2024-01 2024-02-08T15:44:10Z 2024-02-08T15:44:10Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139102 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Mohamed, A.; DeClerck, F.; Verburg, P.H.; Obura, D.; Abrams, J.F.; Zafra-Calvo, N.; Rocha, J.; Estrada-Carmona, N.; Fremier, A.; Jones, S.K.; Meier, I.C.; Stewart-Koster, B. (2024) Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes. One Earth 7(1): p. 59-71. ISSN: 2590-3322 |
| spellingShingle | ecosystem services landscape human health urban areas habitat suitability ecosystem conservation-ecosystem preservation Mohamed, Awaz DeClerck, Fabrice A.J. Verburg, Peter H. Obura, David Abrams, Jesse F. Zafra-Calvo, Noelia Rocha, Juan Estrada-Carmona, Natalia Fremier, Alexander Jones, Sarah K. Meier, Ina C. Stewart-Koster, Ben Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes |
| title | Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes |
| title_full | Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes |
| title_fullStr | Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes |
| title_short | Securing nature’s contributions to people requires at least 20%–25% (semi-)natural habitat in human-modified landscapes |
| title_sort | securing nature s contributions to people requires at least 20 25 semi natural habitat in human modified landscapes |
| topic | ecosystem services landscape human health urban areas habitat suitability ecosystem conservation-ecosystem preservation |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139102 |
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