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MEASURING SOCIAL–ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS BEHIND THE GENERATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

2007; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1890/06-1116.1

1939-5582

Erik Andersson, Stephan Barthel, Karin Ahrné,

Urban Agriculture and Sustainability

Ecological ApplicationsVolume 17, Issue 5 p. 1267-1278 Article MEASURING SOCIAL–ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS BEHIND THE GENERATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES E. Andersson, E. Andersson Department of Systems Ecology, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 21 A, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden 3 E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorS. Barthel, S. Barthel Department of Systems Ecology, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 21 A, 106 91 Stockholm, SwedenSearch for more papers by this authorK. Ahrné, K. Ahrné Department of Entomology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Ulls väg 16, Box 7044, 750 07 Uppsala, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author E. Andersson, E. Andersson Department of Systems Ecology, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 21 A, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden 3 E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorS. Barthel, S. Barthel Department of Systems Ecology, Stockholm University, Svante Arrhenius väg 21 A, 106 91 Stockholm, SwedenSearch for more papers by this authorK. Ahrné, K. Ahrné Department of Entomology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Ulls väg 16, Box 7044, 750 07 Uppsala, SwedenSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 July 2007 https://doi.org/10.1890/06-1116.1Citations: 206 Corresponding Editor: J. A. Powell. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract The generation of ecosystem services depends on both social and ecological features. Here we focus on management, its ecological consequences, and social drivers. Our approach combined (1) quantitative surveys of local species diversity and abundance of three functional groups of ecosystem service providers (pollinators, seed dispersers, and insectivores) with (2) qualitative studies of local management practices connected to these services and their underlying social mechanisms, i.e., institutions, local ecological knowledge, and a sense of place. It focused on the ecology of three types of green areas (allotment gardens, cemeteries, and city parks) in the city of Stockholm, Sweden. These are superficially similar but differ considerably in their management. Effects of the different practices could be seen in the three functional groups, primarily as a higher abundance of pollinators in the informally managed allotment gardens and as differences in the composition of seed dispersers and insectivores. Thus, informal management, which is normally disregarded by planning authorities, is important for ecosystem services in the urban landscape. Furthermore, we suggest that informal management has an important secondary function: It may be crucial during periods of instability and change as it is argued to promote qualities with potential for adaptation. Allotment gardeners seem to be the most motivated managers, something that is reflected in their deeper knowledge and can be explained by a sense of place and management institutions. 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