Relational Values of Cultural Ecosystem Services in an Urban Conservation Area: The Case of Table Mountain National Park, South Africa

Land

Pippin M. L. Anderson¹  Gregg C. Brill²  Patrick O’Farrell³ 

[1] Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa;Department of Geography, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada;Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology, DST/NRF Centre of Excellence, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa;

关键词: cultural ecosystem services;    freshwater features;    urban protected area;    Table Mountain National Park;    Cape Town;    Global South;   

DOI  :  10.3390/land11050603

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This paper assesses how residents of a developing city in the Global South, recognize and value the multiple diverse cultural ecosystem services associated with freshwater ecosystems, as provided by different landscape features originating in an urban protected area. This objective was achieved by establishing who benefits from freshwater ecosystem services, uncovering the spatial and temporal relationships these beneficiaries have with landscape features, and determining the relational nature of ecosystem service values, benefits and trade-offs as experienced by the different users. Recreation, aesthetic and existence services were valued highest by respondents. People who live closer to the park use, and benefit from, the park’s freshwater ecosystems more frequently than those living further away. Park visitors want ease of access in terms of distance to specific freshwater ecosystems, and then once there, they want a diversity of activity options, such as recreation opportunities, as well as places to reflect and meditate. This study of cultural ecosystem services improves our understanding of social-ecological systems in urban areas by exploring the relationships between park and people which can guide management to ensure equitable and sustainable ecosystem service provision to all city residents.

【 授权许可】

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