A5050423723- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Geographic Information Systems Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Forest Management and Policy
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Forest ecology and management
- Geography Education and Pedagogy
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Ecology, Conservation, and Geographical Studies
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
University of Turku
2014-2024
Local scale assessments of ecosystem/landscape services in Africa are insufficient and lack relevance landscape management. Also, few studies have explored the potential benefits PGIS/PPGIS approaches for management stewardship among participating stakeholders. Our aim is (1) to establish an understanding realization at local across three multifunctional rural landscapes Tanzania through (2) create these approaches' support participatory spatial planning. Semi-structured surveys (n = 313)...
Abstract Background Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Departments (ED) have seen increasing attendance rates in the last decades. Currently, EMS are increasingly assessing treating patients without need to convey health care facility. The aim of this study was describe compare patient case-mix between conveyed non-conveyed analyze factors related non-conveyance decision making. Methods This a prospective design Finland, data collected 1st June 30th November 2018. Adjusted...
Abstract Increased exposure to greener environments has been suggested lead health benefits in children, but the associated mechanisms early life, particularly via biological mediators such as altered maternal milk composition, remain largely unexplored. We investigated associations between properties of mother’s residential green environment, measured (1) greenness (Normalized Difference Vegetation index, NDVI), (2) Cover Diversity (VCDI) and (3) Naturalness Index (NI), human...
Remotely sensed assisted forest inventory has emerged in the past decade as a robust and cost efficient method for generating accurate information on biophysical parameters. The launching public access of ALOS PALSAR-2, Sentinel-1 (SAR), Sentinel-2 together with associated open-source software, further increased opportunity application remotely data inventories. In this study, we evaluated ability (SAR) their combinations to predict growing stock volume small-scale plantations Tanzania....
A methodology is proposed for systematic map assessment to contribute landscape-change research. Two major topic areas are dealt with, namely: content, quality and usefulness of landscape information on different maps; methods used in the spatial conversion maps into digital systems (e.g. geographical systems). The focus about physical characteristics land cover) uses. approach was tested using a sequence nine large- medium-scale basic island Ruissalo SW Finland from between 1690 1998....
Abstract Recent years have seen a massive development of geospatial sensing systems informing the use space. However, rarely do these inform transformation towards urban sustainability. Drawing on four global case examples, we conceptualize how passive and active should be harnessed to secure an inclusive, sustainable resilient transformation. We derive principles for stakeholders highlighting need iterative dialogue along loop, new modes governance enabling direct feeding sensed...
Open science is pivotal in advancing climate services Africa by fostering collaboration, transparency, and innovation. However, significant barriers, such as coordinated research infrastructures, restricted data access the absence of standardized protocols, impede development full utilization across continent. The policy cooperation component KADI project underscores critical role translating into for African science. Rapid urbanization high vulnerability to change all landscapes sectors...
Salla Eilolaa*, Nora Fagerholma, Sanna Mäkia, Miza Khamisb & Niina Käyhköaa Department of Geography and Geology, University Turku, Finlandb Forestry Non-Renewable Natural Resources, Ministry Agriculture Zanzibar, Tanzania
Despite the large number of participatory mapping and geographical information system (PGIS) applications developed since 1990s, few studies have utilized in formal planning processes. Evidence is needed regarding their practical applicability rural land use Global South effectiveness decision-making In this paper, we present methodology that co-developed for official village processes Tanzania assess method's influence on spatial data quality as well deliberation understanding learning...
Abstract Background Urban‐related nature exposures are suggested to contribute the rising prevalence of allergic diseases despite little supporting evidence. Our aim was evaluate impact 12 land cover classes and two greenness indices around homes at birth on development doctor‐diagnosed eczema by age 2 years, influence season. Methods Data from 5085 children were obtained six Finnish cohorts. Exposures provided Coordination Information Environment in three predefined grid sizes. Adjusted...
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO’s) Biosphere Reserves aim to be flagships of sustainable landscapes. Many them are important locations for tourism leisure activities. We explored the perceptions short-term visitors summer residents on ecosystem services (ESs) tied characteristic habitats Archipelago Sea Reserve in Finland. During holiday season, we conducted structured on-field interviews with 74 visitors. From these data, gained information...
Participatory mapping (PM) solutions have become common in many sectors of society to enhance engagement the local communities planning processes. Especially data scarce regions, like Africa, PM that captures knowledge spatially explicit form is an important tool for integrating previously non-existent spatial collaborative planning. Despite increasing usage solutions, there still lies a gap our influence and enabling factors adoption real-world decision-making We studied practitioners'...