The Science and Practice of Landscape Stewardship

Claudia Bieling1, Tobías Plieninger, F. Stuart Chapin, Brian J. Shaw, Elisabeth Conrad, L. Buck, Finn Danielsen, Marianne Penker, Per Angelstam, Theo Spek, Bleta Arifi, Andreas Muhar, Peter Bridgewater, Erik Andersson
1Universität Hohenheim, Stuttgart

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Improving the dynamic relationship between nature and human well-being is a pressing issue of our time. Landscapes embody this tight interconnectedness and serve as unique sustainability learning hubs, showcased by the global rise of place-based and holistic landscape stewardship initiatives. Incorporating these exciting developments, this book explores the principles of landscape stewardship and their function in fields such as agriculture, ecological restoration and urban green infrastructure. It provides insights into the challenges and the potential of landscape stewardship and identifies future paths for the science and practice of landscape-related sustainability efforts. Aligning analytical perspectives with practical applications, it brings together contributions from leading scholars and innovative models of landscape stewardship from all around the world, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in developing sustainable human-nature relationships.

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