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- Gyllin, Mats, et al.
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Multifunctional greenway networks in the rural-urban fringe – a potential way of accessing highly productive agricultural areas
- 2009
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- The effects of urban sprawl is growing in some expansive regions dominated by highly productive arable land. New residential areas are established on former farmland, creating new environments that are difficult to access for the new population, as well as for other visitors, equestrians and the already struggling wildlife flora and fauna. The southernmost region of Sweden is a typical example with urban areas expanding into vast, open agricultural fields, leaving little space for recreation or biodiversity. A special problem is the growing number of horse owners, who find it increasingly difficult to access the landscape in a safe and suitable manner. In a multi-disciplinary research project, the potentials of the 'greenway' concept as a stabilizing sustainability factor in the urban-rural fringe are investigated regarding aspects of regional planning, farming economy, local biodiversity, local recreation and cultural heritage. A few narrow greenways already exist in the region of southernmost Sweden, but their potential has not been fully exploited, as they are almost entirely aimed at providing footpaths and riding paths, and in some cases are not directly connected to residential areas. Funding is another problem, since there are no regular subsidies that cover this particular area. The main focus of the project is to create design models that integrate the functions mentioned above in networks of narrow strips that would still allow for efficient crop production as well as urban expansion
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- Gyllin, Mats
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Participatory approaches to accessibility in the agricultural landscape of Southern Sweden
- 2009
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- In highly productive agricultural areas, accessibility to the landscape is restricted, for people as well as for wildlife flora and fauna. Swedish legislation allows access to most areas that are not house lots, growing crop or other specifically protected land. Since there is growing crop on most agricultural areas in the southernmost parts of Sweden during spring, summer and autumn, access is extremely limited, and pressure is heavy on the few remaining accessible areas and passages. There are an increasing number of people moving out into the countryside in new housing areas surrounded only by arable land lacking suitable recreation options. The number of horse owners in this region is also growing, but available space for them is not. At the same time, regional and local authorities are showing a growing concern for the biological qualities and the lack of space for biodiversity. Landowners, on the other hand – particularly those with sensitive crops – are unwilling to allow people even restricted access to their land, for fear of losing their income. With these aspects in mind, it is not surprising that conflicts are abundant. In two different multidisciplinary case studies, we have tried to identify the various stakeholders and bring them together in an attempt to solve the most important problems using informal, communicative approaches. One of the cases involved an abandoned quarry with some biological qualities that is being transformed into a recreation area surrounded by arable land. User groups are many and to some extent with conflicting interests. The second case concerns a much larger area, almost entirely consisting of agricultural fields, but with growing numbers of new inhabitants moving out from the city of Malmö, and growing numbers of horse owners. Both projects concluded that many conflicts can be resolved by simple means, e.g. organising interest groups talking to each other, or by canalising activities in certain directions
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- Gyllin, Mats, et al.
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Semantic assessments of experienced biodiversity from photographs and on-site observations - a comparison
- 2015
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In: Environment and Natural Resources Research. - : Canadian Center of Science and Education. - 1927-0488 .- 1927-0496. ; 5, s. 46-62
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Since the 1960’s, public assessments of landscapes have often been carried out using photographic representations. How reliable and valid are these assessments compared with on-site observations? In the present study, participants have been asked to judge different areas in terms of a limited feature: the biodiversity of the area. Digitalized photos from six different study areas were made available on the Internet, along with a questionnaire consisting of a semantic form with specific words/expressions to be rated in relation to the photos (four per area). Participants were recruited via mailing lists and informal contacts. These results were compared with a study in which students and ecologists had rated the same places using the same form, but this time on-site. The Internet participants were also asked to state their profession/education to make comparisons possible. The comparisons revealed differences between on-site and photo-based ratings, but the main difference was expressed by on-site biologists regarding areas with the highest experienced biodiversity values, possibly due to their higher degree of expertise and use of more senses than can be used when judging photographs. Concerning laymen in particular, it is concluded that the comparison between on-site and photo-based ratings is not conclusive enough to allow us to determine whether it is appropriate to use one method as a substitute for the other.
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- Gyllin, Mats
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Slumrande dammar och yrvakna biotoper
- 2009
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In: Närnaturens mångfald - Planering och brukande av Arriesjöns strövområde. - 9789197723336 ; :3, s. 104-121
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)
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- Haaland, Christine, et al.
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Butterflies and bumblebees in greenways and sown wildflower strips in southern Sweden
- 2010
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In: Journal of Insect Conservation. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1366-638X .- 1572-9753. ; 14, s. 125-132
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Greenways have recently been established in some intensively farmed areas of South Sweden in order to enhance recreation opportunities and biodiversity, but the effects of these green structures on biodiversity have not yet been determined. In this study, greenways and experimental sown wildflower strips were investigated for butterfly and bumblebee diversity. In total, 1,769 butterflies of 18 species and 1,216 foraging bumblebees of eight species were recorded. Sown wildflower strips proved to support much higher abundances and species numbers of butterflies and bumblebees than greenways, with 86% of all butterflies and 83% of all bumblebees being observed in the sown flower strips. However, in both types of green structure mostly common species were found. Counts of flower visits showed that Knautia, Centaurea and Cirsium were the most commonly visited plant species. The greenways studied did not seem to fulfil their function of enhancing biodiversity-at least not for butterflies and bumblebees. However, these greenways could easily be improved for common bumblebee and butterfly species by sowing wildflower strips along their margins.
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- Hedblom, Marcus, et al.
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Övervakning av biologisk mångfald och friluftsliv i tätorter : en metodstudie
- 2009
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Reports (other academic/artistic)abstract
- I flera miljömål och förslag till nya delmål nämns de tätortsnära miljöerna som viktiga. Naturvårdsverket, Skogsstyrelsen, Boverket och Riksantikvarieämbetet har intresse och behov av att följa långsiktiga förändringar på grönytor inom tätorter och hur de påverkar biologisk mångfald, friluftsliv och upplevelsevärden. Detta intresse finns även hos många kommuner. Denna rapport är en utvärdering av hur NILS (Nationell Inventering av Landskapet i Sverige) kan ta fram underlag och förslag till att utöka den nuvarande övervakningen av landskapsförändringar, till att omfatta även upplevelsevärden, friluftsliv/ rekreation och kvalitet hos naturtyper i tätorter. Idag täcks 3,8 procent av den totala tätortsytan i Sverige av de befintliga landskapsrutorna i NILS (5 x 5 km). Rapporten innehåller olika förslag på utökad flygbildsfotografering av NILS-rutor. Ett av förslagen är att utöka NILS till att flygbildsfotografera Sveriges 113 största tätorter (med invånarantal över 10 000) med omgivande miljö. Ett annat alternativ är att NILS samarbetar med Statistiska centralbyrån (SCB), som har en liknande agenda. I detta potentiella samarbete står NILS för den kvalitativa insamlingen av data och SCB för det mer övergripande kvantitativa arbetet. Nästan alla metoder som används i dagens NILS går att använda i tätorter. Det gäller både flygbildstolkning och inventering. Dock krävs det ytterligare utveckling av metoder som rör rekreation, friluftsliv och upplevelsevärden. Ett problem som skiljer sig från övriga NILS-landskapsrutor och permanenta provytor, är att tätorter växer både inåt och utåt. Detta innebär att många grönytor kommer att försvinna och nya tillkomma, vilket kräver ytterligare metodutveckling. Kostnaden för att övervaka biologisk mångfald och friluftsliv i tätorter i Sverige kommer att variera beroende på antalet tätorter, metodik och krav på kvalitet
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