José Sobreiro Filho (CASAS’ member) has published with Maria do Socorro Ferreira da Silva, Elisa Magnani & Fernando Luiz Araújo Sobrinho this article in Portuguese in the Revista Tamoios.
Abstract in English: This research aims to categorise Ecosystem Services (ES) in the Corno alle Scale Regional Park, in Lizzano di Belvedere, Italy, associating them with the benefits generated for society. The following procedures were carried out: bibliographic and documentary survey; field research; interviews; identification and categorisation of ES; and analysis of information. The Protected Area has a natural, historical, and cultural heritage that provides various benefits to residents and visitors. Twenty-nine ES were identified in the Park, namely: 11 Provisioning Services (habitat, water for various uses, food, etc.); 11 Regulatory and Maintenance Services (maintenance of biological diversity, biological control, climate regulation, water regulation, purification and maintenance of water supply, etc.); and seven Cultural Services (cultural diversity, landscape, aesthetic, spiritual and inspirational values, tourism, recreation and leisure, scientific research and educational values, etc.). Among the impacts that threaten natural resources and ES, we can mention the production of artificial snow and the installation of cable cars, which cause impacts on the soil, water resources and biodiversity. Thus, it is essential to implement strategies that consider the effects of climate change in the Bolognese Apennines and the importance and value of ES in the Protected Area.
Read the full article in Portuguese: https://doi.org/10.12957/tamoios.2026.84087
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