A Socio-ecological Assessment of Watershed Ecosystem Services in Southern Patagonia
Description:
This thesis utilizes a theoretical framework which links biophysical and social domains of ecosystems via ecosystem services (ES), in order to conduct a socio-ecological assessment of urban watersheds in three communities in Chilean and Argentine regions of southern Patagonia. Results from this study show that expanding urban areas may be undermining the ability of local watersheds to provide for high quality ES posing potential risks to community wellbeing. Secondly, researchers and decision m…
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Date:
August 2012
Creator:
Zagarola, Jean-Paul Aguirre
Partner:
UNT Libraries