Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma
This study investigates the “land sharing” versus “land sparing” dilemma in the context of extensive cattle ranching in Chiapas, Mexico. Employing a comprehensive methodology that synthesizes various systems and uses a normalized matrix for relative priority assessment, we identified several geograp...
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| author | Pulido-Herrera, Luz Astrid Sepulveda, Claudia Jiménez, Jose Antonio Betanzos Simon, Juan Eduardo |
| author_browse | Betanzos Simon, Juan Eduardo Jiménez, Jose Antonio Pulido-Herrera, Luz Astrid Sepulveda, Claudia |
| author_facet | Pulido-Herrera, Luz Astrid Sepulveda, Claudia Jiménez, Jose Antonio Betanzos Simon, Juan Eduardo |
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| description | This study investigates the “land sharing” versus “land sparing” dilemma in the context of extensive cattle ranching in Chiapas, Mexico. Employing a comprehensive methodology that synthesizes various systems and uses a normalized matrix for relative priority assessment, we identified several geographic variables as zoning criteria. These criteria encompass the hemerobic index, proximity to structurally intact forests, fire frequency, and terrain slope, aiming to identify areas optimal for conservation. Our results highlight properties with high conservation potential and propose two distinct connectivity scenarios, both excluding currently preserved areas. The analysis focuses on the interplay between connectivity and hemeroby, identifying human-influenced regions within the landscape and emphasizing the importance of tree conservation in agricultural contexts for biodiversity preservation. By tackling the “land sharing” vs. “land sparing” debate, the study underscores the necessity of sustainable livestock practices and the critical role of connectivity in ranching landscapes for ecosystem preservation. |
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| spelling | RepoCATIE127982025-05-14T22:53:19Z Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma Pulido-Herrera, Luz Astrid Sepulveda, Claudia Jiménez, Jose Antonio Betanzos Simon, Juan Eduardo Livestock Landscape connectivity AbE Hemeroby Multi-criteria analysis Sede Central ODS 12 - Producción y consumo responsables ODS 13 - Acción por el clima ODS 15 - Vida de ecosistemas terrestres This study investigates the “land sharing” versus “land sparing” dilemma in the context of extensive cattle ranching in Chiapas, Mexico. Employing a comprehensive methodology that synthesizes various systems and uses a normalized matrix for relative priority assessment, we identified several geographic variables as zoning criteria. These criteria encompass the hemerobic index, proximity to structurally intact forests, fire frequency, and terrain slope, aiming to identify areas optimal for conservation. Our results highlight properties with high conservation potential and propose two distinct connectivity scenarios, both excluding currently preserved areas. The analysis focuses on the interplay between connectivity and hemeroby, identifying human-influenced regions within the landscape and emphasizing the importance of tree conservation in agricultural contexts for biodiversity preservation. By tackling the “land sharing” vs. “land sparing” debate, the study underscores the necessity of sustainable livestock practices and the critical role of connectivity in ranching landscapes for ecosystem preservation. 2025-05-13T21:31:59Z 2025-05-13T21:31:59Z 2024-05-08 Artículo https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/12798 openAccess en Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1345517 16 páginas application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Livestock Landscape connectivity AbE Hemeroby Multi-criteria analysis Sede Central ODS 12 - Producción y consumo responsables ODS 13 - Acción por el clima ODS 15 - Vida de ecosistemas terrestres Pulido-Herrera, Luz Astrid Sepulveda, Claudia Jiménez, Jose Antonio Betanzos Simon, Juan Eduardo Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma |
| title | Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma |
| title_full | Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma |
| title_fullStr | Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma |
| title_short | Landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming: an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma |
| title_sort | landscape connectivity in extensive livestock farming an adaptive approach to the land sharing and land sparing dilemma |
| topic | Livestock Landscape connectivity AbE Hemeroby Multi-criteria analysis Sede Central ODS 12 - Producción y consumo responsables ODS 13 - Acción por el clima ODS 15 - Vida de ecosistemas terrestres |
| url | https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/12798 |
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