12 research outputs found
Introducing urban food forestry: a multifunctional approach to increase food security and provide ecosystem services
Get PDFThe Influence of Weather Variation on Regional Growth of Douglas Fir Stands in the U.S. Pacific Northwest
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Agroforestry policy issues and research directions in the US and less developed countries: insights and challenges from recent experience
No full textA rapid soundscape analysis to quantify conservation benefits of temperate agroforestry systems using low-cost technology
No full textEvidence for the impacts of agroforestry on agricultural productivity, ecosystem services, and human well-being in high-income countries: a systematic map protocol
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Seasonal changes in photosynthesis and starch content in Japanese fir (Abies firma Sieb. et Zucc.) saplings under different levels of irradiance
No full textUsing choice experiments to assess environmental impacts of dams in Portugal
No full textDespite their well-known benefits in electricity production, dams are also responsible for
some adverse environmental impacts affecting particularly the wellbeing of residents of the local
communities. These environmental damages have not been included in the cost-benefit analysis of
hydropower developments mainly because of the difficulty to determine their value. The prime
objective of this paper is to measure the economic values of several environmental impacts due to the
dams’ activity in Portugal, using a discrete choice experiments approach. With the results of this
research paper, we expect to contribute to a more efficient and thorough cost-benefit analysis within
the complex process of deciding the optimal location of future dams to be built not only in Portugal,
but elsewhere. The addition of this stage to the decision-making process allows the integration of
economic, social and environmental dimensions, promoting a richer and more informed decision
processFinancial support from PTDC/EGE-ECO/122402/2010 is greatly appreciated
