Pett, TJ, Shwartz, A, Irvine, KN et al. (2 more authors) (2016) Unpacking the People–Biodiversity Paradox: A Conceptual Framework. BioScience, 66 (7). pp. 576-583. ISSN 0006-3568
Abstract
Global phenomena, including urbanization, agricultural intensification, and biotic homogenization, have led to extensive ecosystem degradation, species extinctions, and, consequently, a reduction in biodiversity. However, although it is now widely asserted in the research, policy, and practice arenas that interacting with nature is fundamental to human health and well-being, there is a paucity of nuanced evidence characterizing how the living components of nature, biodiversity, play a role in this accepted truth. Understanding these human–biodiversity relationships is essential if the conservation agenda is to be aligned successfully with that of public health by policymakers and practitioners. Here, we show that an apparent “people–biodiversity paradox” is emerging from the literature, comprising a mismatch between (a) people's biodiversity preferences and how these inclinations relate to personal subjective well-being and (b) the limited ability of individuals to accurately perceive the biodiversity surrounding them. In addition, we present a conceptual framework for understanding the complexity underpinning human–biodiversity interactions.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2016. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. All rights reserved. This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in BioScience following peer review. The version of record Pett, TJ, Shwartz, A, Irvine, KN, Dallimer, M and Davies, ZG (2016) Unpacking the People–Biodiversity Paradox: A Conceptual Framework. BioScience. ISSN 0006-3568 is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biw036. |
Keywords: | conservation biology; cultural ecosystem services; green space; human well-being; nature |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 17 May 2016 13:25 |
Last Modified: | 11 Apr 2017 05:39 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biw036 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1093/biosci/biw036 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:99765 |