Benjamin Burkhard
Biographic Data
| ID | 1573055 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Benjamin Burkhard |
| GIVEN NAMES | Benjamin |
| FAMILY NAME | Burkhard |
| SIGNATURE | BURKHARD B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Leibniz University Hannover |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8636-9009 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Literature syntheses to inform marine ecosystem management: Lessons learned from stakeholder participation
Systematic literature syntheses are a key element in the scientific realm, considering the steadily growing amount of available knowledge. Involving stakeholders in the research process brings a wide range of advantages, like broadening the perspectives on the problem in question, increasing the relevance of results for policy- and decision-making, the public and other end-users and thus enhancing the impact and acceptance of research. While part…
Mapping and assessing ecosystems and their services: A comparative approach to ecosystem service supply in Suriname and French Guiana
Current environmental resource management policies acknowledge the need to manage and conserve biodiversity. Sustaining good ecosystem conditions and ecosystem services (ES) is imperative at and across multiple spatial scales. The ES concept is a valuable tool to communicate the benefits that nature provides to people. In the Guiana Shield, neighbouring countries share landscapes and ecosystems, and therefore also the services they supply. This s…
Quantification and mapping of the nutrient regulation ecosystem service demand on a local scale
In this study, the nutrient regulation ecosystem service (ES) demand was quantified and mapped in an agriculturally-dominated landscape in the federal German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The demand was assessed in a case study area on an individual field scale. As an indicator for the nutrient regulation ecosystem service demand, nitrogen budgets were calculated. The assessment includes a comparison of an agriculturally calculated nitrogen bu…
Quantifying and mapping land use changes and regulating ecosystem service potentials in a data-scarce peri-urban region in Kenya
Recent scientific developments are advancing to link land use and land cover (LULC) change with ecosystem service (ES) potentials. Such links within peri-urban ecosystems are scanty due to methodological and expertise challenge, and data limitation. The study applies the ‘ES matrix approach’ to spatially display potentials for regulating ES in mainly overlooked data-scarce peri-urban areas, whereby LULC classes and qualitative ES values are the m…
Analysis of trends in mapping and assessment of ecosystem condition in Europe
Ecosystem condition is the overall quality of an ecosystem unit, in terms of its biological, physical and chemical characteristics underpinning its capacity to generate ecosystem services. Changes in ecosystem condition affect the delivery of services and therefore human well-being. Despite increasing research in this field, the relations between biodiversity, ecosystem condition and services are still not well understood. This study examined sci…
Key knowledge gaps to achieve global sustainability goals
Towards a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany: A Plea for a Comprehensive Approach
We present options for a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany (NEA-DE) that could inform decision-makers on the state and trends of ecosystems and ecosystem services. Characterizing a NEA-DE, we argue that its cross-sectoral, integrative approach would have the advantages of increased scientific understanding, addressing specific policy questions and creating science-policy dialogues. Challenges include objections against a utilitarian perspe…
Resilience and adaptability of rice terrace social-ecological systems: A case study of a local community's perception in Banaue, Philippines
Castonguay, A. C., B. Burkhard, F. Müller, F. G. Horgan, and J. Settele. 2016. Resilience and adaptability of rice terrace social-ecological systems: a case study of a local community’s perception in Banaue, Philippines. Ecology and Society 21(2):15.http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-08348-210215
Ecosystem service potentials, flows and demands-concepts for spatial localisation, indication and quantification
The high variety of ecosystem service categorisation systems, assessment frameworks, indicators, quantification methods and spatial localisation approaches allows scientists and decision makers to harness experience, data, methods and tools. On the other hand, this variety of concepts and disagreements among scientists hamper an integration of ecosystem services into contemporary environmental management and decision making. In this article, the …
Engaging Local Knowledge in Biodiversity Research: Experiences from Large Inter- and Transdisciplinary Projects
The management of biodiversity represents a research topic that needs to involve not only several (sub-) disciplines from the natural sciences but, in particular, also the social sciences and humanities. Furthermore, over the last couple of years, the need for the integration of other kinds of knowledge (experience based or indigenous knowledge) is increasingly acknowledged. For instance, the incorporation of such knowledge is indispensable for p…
A blueprint for mapping and modelling ecosystem services
The Promise of the Ecosystem Services Concept for Planning and Decision-Making
Mapping ecosystem service supply, demand and budgets
Establishing the Resilience of a Coastal-marine Social-ecological System to the Installation of Offshore Wind Farms
Burkhard, B., and K. Gee. 2012. Establishing the resilience of a coastal-marine social-ecological system to the installation of offshore wind farms. Ecology and Society 17(4): 32. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-05207-170432
Landscapes' capacities to provide ecosystem services - A concept for land-cover based assessments
Landscapes differ in their capacities to provide ecosystem goods and services, which are the benefits humans obtain from nature. Structures and functions of ecosystems needed to sustain the provision of ecosystem services are altered by various human activities. In this paper, a concept for the assessment of multiple ecosystem services is proposed as a basis for discussion and further development of a respective evaluation instrument. Using quant…
Integrated Assessment of Coastal and Marine Changes Using the Example of Offshore Wind Farms: The Coastal Futures Approach
This article begins with a discussion of developments concerning offshore wind farms in the German North Sea as an example of marine use change. Specifically, it takes a look at whether Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) can help to improve the planning framework. While ICZM cannot solve all political problems, it meets some planning needs. Recently, integrated approaches have become more and more influential in legislation, but a signific…
Key knowledge gaps to achieve global sustainability goals
Resilience and adaptability of rice terrace social-ecological systems: A case study of a local community's perception in Banaue, Philippines
Castonguay, A. C., B. Burkhard, F. Müller, F. G. Horgan, and J. Settele. 2016. Resilience and adaptability of rice terrace social-ecological systems: a case study of a local community’s perception in Banaue, Philippines. Ecology and Society 21(2):15.http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-08348-210215
Engaging Local Knowledge in Biodiversity Research: Experiences from Large Inter- and Transdisciplinary Projects
The management of biodiversity represents a research topic that needs to involve not only several (sub-) disciplines from the natural sciences but, in particular, also the social sciences and humanities. Furthermore, over the last couple of years, the need for the integration of other kinds of knowledge (experience based or indigenous knowledge) is increasingly acknowledged. For instance, the incorporation of such knowledge is indispensable for p…
Establishing the Resilience of a Coastal-marine Social-ecological System to the Installation of Offshore Wind Farms
Burkhard, B., and K. Gee. 2012. Establishing the resilience of a coastal-marine social-ecological system to the installation of offshore wind farms. Ecology and Society 17(4): 32. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-05207-170432
Landscapes' capacities to provide ecosystem services - A concept for land-cover based assessments
Landscapes differ in their capacities to provide ecosystem goods and services, which are the benefits humans obtain from nature. Structures and functions of ecosystems needed to sustain the provision of ecosystem services are altered by various human activities. In this paper, a concept for the assessment of multiple ecosystem services is proposed as a basis for discussion and further development of a respective evaluation instrument. Using quant…
Integrated Assessment of Coastal and Marine Changes Using the Example of Offshore Wind Farms: The Coastal Futures Approach
This article begins with a discussion of developments concerning offshore wind farms in the German North Sea as an example of marine use change. Specifically, it takes a look at whether Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) can help to improve the planning framework. While ICZM cannot solve all political problems, it meets some planning needs. Recently, integrated approaches have become more and more influential in legislation, but a signific…
Mapping ecosystem service supply, demand and budgets
Establishing the Resilience of a Coastal-marine Social-ecological System to the Installation of Offshore Wind Farms
Burkhard, B., and K. Gee. 2012. Establishing the resilience of a coastal-marine social-ecological system to the installation of offshore wind farms. Ecology and Society 17(4): 32. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-05207-170432
A blueprint for mapping and modelling ecosystem services
The Promise of the Ecosystem Services Concept for Planning and Decision-Making
Ecosystem service potentials, flows and demands-concepts for spatial localisation, indication and quantification
The high variety of ecosystem service categorisation systems, assessment frameworks, indicators, quantification methods and spatial localisation approaches allows scientists and decision makers to harness experience, data, methods and tools. On the other hand, this variety of concepts and disagreements among scientists hamper an integration of ecosystem services into contemporary environmental management and decision making. In this article, the …
Engaging Local Knowledge in Biodiversity Research: Experiences from Large Inter- and Transdisciplinary Projects
The management of biodiversity represents a research topic that needs to involve not only several (sub-) disciplines from the natural sciences but, in particular, also the social sciences and humanities. Furthermore, over the last couple of years, the need for the integration of other kinds of knowledge (experience based or indigenous knowledge) is increasingly acknowledged. For instance, the incorporation of such knowledge is indispensable for p…
Resilience and adaptability of rice terrace social-ecological systems: A case study of a local community's perception in Banaue, Philippines
Castonguay, A. C., B. Burkhard, F. Müller, F. G. Horgan, and J. Settele. 2016. Resilience and adaptability of rice terrace social-ecological systems: a case study of a local community’s perception in Banaue, Philippines. Ecology and Society 21(2):15.http://dx.doi.org/10.5751/ES-08348-210215
Towards a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany: A Plea for a Comprehensive Approach
We present options for a National Ecosystem Assessment in Germany (NEA-DE) that could inform decision-makers on the state and trends of ecosystems and ecosystem services. Characterizing a NEA-DE, we argue that its cross-sectoral, integrative approach would have the advantages of increased scientific understanding, addressing specific policy questions and creating science-policy dialogues. Challenges include objections against a utilitarian perspe…
Quantifying and mapping land use changes and regulating ecosystem service potentials in a data-scarce peri-urban region in Kenya
Recent scientific developments are advancing to link land use and land cover (LULC) change with ecosystem service (ES) potentials. Such links within peri-urban ecosystems are scanty due to methodological and expertise challenge, and data limitation. The study applies the ‘ES matrix approach’ to spatially display potentials for regulating ES in mainly overlooked data-scarce peri-urban areas, whereby LULC classes and qualitative ES values are the m…
Analysis of trends in mapping and assessment of ecosystem condition in Europe
Ecosystem condition is the overall quality of an ecosystem unit, in terms of its biological, physical and chemical characteristics underpinning its capacity to generate ecosystem services. Changes in ecosystem condition affect the delivery of services and therefore human well-being. Despite increasing research in this field, the relations between biodiversity, ecosystem condition and services are still not well understood. This study examined sci…
Key knowledge gaps to achieve global sustainability goals
Quantification and mapping of the nutrient regulation ecosystem service demand on a local scale
In this study, the nutrient regulation ecosystem service (ES) demand was quantified and mapped in an agriculturally-dominated landscape in the federal German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The demand was assessed in a case study area on an individual field scale. As an indicator for the nutrient regulation ecosystem service demand, nitrogen budgets were calculated. The assessment includes a comparison of an agriculturally calculated nitrogen bu…
Mapping and assessing ecosystems and their services: A comparative approach to ecosystem service supply in Suriname and French Guiana
Current environmental resource management policies acknowledge the need to manage and conserve biodiversity. Sustaining good ecosystem conditions and ecosystem services (ES) is imperative at and across multiple spatial scales. The ES concept is a valuable tool to communicate the benefits that nature provides to people. In the Guiana Shield, neighbouring countries share landscapes and ecosystems, and therefore also the services they supply. This s…
Literature syntheses to inform marine ecosystem management: Lessons learned from stakeholder participation
Systematic literature syntheses are a key element in the scientific realm, considering the steadily growing amount of available knowledge. Involving stakeholders in the research process brings a wide range of advantages, like broadening the perspectives on the problem in question, increasing the relevance of results for policy- and decision-making, the public and other end-users and thus enhancing the impact and acceptance of research. While part…
Environmental resource management (16 works) · Environmental Science (12 works) · Land Use and Ecosystem Services (12 works) · Business (11 works) · Ecosystem (11 works) · Computer Science (10 works) · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (10 works) · Ecology (10 works) · Ecosystem services (10 works) · Geography (8 works)