A5081786226- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Housing Market and Economics
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Plant and animal studies
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Forest Management and Policy
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- American Environmental and Regional History
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
Clark University
2016-2021
Boston University
2009-2016
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
2010
University of Rhode Island
2003-2004
With the growth of biofuel complex, concept ‘marginal land’ has emerged as a term commonly associated with promotion agrofuels. Remote sensing and other data are used to globally characterize land marginal based on predominantly biophysical features that render it ‘non-competitive’ for purpose commercial food agriculture. This paper explores limitations current geospatial technologies in determining whether is appropriate bioenergy crops given (i) people often have intentions behind use not...
This paper surveys the literature on pollinator declines and related concerns regarding global food security. Methods for valuing economic risks associated with are also reviewed. A computable general equilibrium (CGE) approach is introduced to assess effects of a catastrophic loss pollinators. There appears be evidence supporting trend towards future shortages in United States other regions world. Results from CGE model show both direct crop sectors indirect noncrop economy, some amount...
Abstract Context Urban-rural gradients are useful tools when examining the influence of human disturbances on ecological, social and coupled systems, yet most commonly used gradient definitions based single broad measures such as housing density or percent forest cover that fail to capture landscape patterns important for conservation. Objectives We present an approach defining urban–rural integrates multiple pattern metrics related ecosystem processes natural resources wildlife...
<i>This paper examines whether and how survey respondents react to spatial factors in stated preference surveys, the ways which preferences for may influence welfare estimation. Alternative proposals develop rural lands residential purposes southern New England were studied. Results illustrate that attributes can estimated willingness pay development plans, even cases where are only presented as cartographic details of maps used clarify scenarios. Moreover, we find subtle, potentially...
Abstract: Human activities continue to eliminate or degrade wetlands that provide rich habitat for many species. Compensatory mitigation, including creation of new wetlands, restoration previously degraded preservation existing is one policy option seeks maintain no net loss wetland habitat. Public support mitigation essential because the public incurs cost projects in form higher taxes. Therefore, preferences should be considered when decisions are made about options. We used a...
Abstract This article discusses prospects and challenges related to the use of meta-regression models (MRMs) for ecosystem service benefit transfer, with an emphasis on validity criteria post-estimation procedures given sparse attention in services literature. We illustrate these topics using a meta-analysis willingness pay water quality changes that support aquatic application this model estimate benefits under alternative riparian buffer restoration scenarios New Hampshire's Great Bay...
Recent declines in amphibian populations have raised concern among conservation biologists, with habitat loss and degradation due to human activities the leading causes. The most common policies used protect of pond‐breeding amphibians are wetland regulations that safeguard itself. However, many spend much their adult lives foraging over‐wintering upland habitats exist as metapopulations dispersal ponds. With no consideration lands matrix, may be ineffective at protecting or other species...
The rural public may not only be concerned with the consequences of land management; residents also have systematic preferences for policy instruments applied to management goals. Preferences outcomes do necessarily imply matching support underlying process. This study assesses relationships among elements process and outcomes. are examined within context alternative proposals manage growth conserve landscape attributes in southern New England. Results based on ( a ) stated estimated from...
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While research suggests that pollinator decline is linked with agricultural practices, it unclear whether farmers share this view and adapt management to promote pollinators based on their understanding of these threats. To address issues, we surveyed pollinator-dependent cucurbit crops across four states in the Midwest, USA. We grouped by perceptions declines routes pesticide exposure used statistical models evaluate if manage pests perceptions. Out 93 completed surveys, 39% believed were...
New residents of rural communities are often assumed to have preferences for development and conservation that differ from those longer‐term residents. However, the literature offers little quantify presumed preference heterogeneity. This article assesses whether stated according length residency. Results based on a conjoint (choice experiment) survey Rhode Island Heterogeneity—according town residency—is modeled using dummy variables, multiplicative interactions, Lagrangian interpolation...
Viewed as coupled natural and human systems, urbanizing forested landscapes exhibit fascinating complex dynamics, where landowner decisions biophysical processes together influence conservation development outcomes. To improve understanding of land management opportunities on private lands in these landscapes, we developed a typology that accounts for heterogeneity among landowners goes beyond ownership objectives investigated its usefulness predicting individual landowners' stated...
Book Review| April 01 2011 Conserving and Valuing Ecosystem Services Biodiversity: Economic, Institutional Social Challenges ChallengesNinan, K.N. (Ed)London, Earthscan, 2009. xxx + 402 pp., US$136.50 (hardback), ISBN 978-1-84407-651-2 Dana Marie Bauer Boston University Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research (2011) 3 (2): 205–206. https://doi.org/10.1080/19390459.2011.555627 Cite Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo...