Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon Islands

Background : This study focused on assessing ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands, highlighting their significance and challenges. We evaluated the importance of mangrove management using the Rapid Assessment Wetland Ecosystem Services method and the need for integrated conservation efforts to...

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Main Authors: Hyun-Ah Choi, Cholho Song, Chul-Hee Lim, Sangin Kang, Mary Tahu Paia, Donguk Han
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Published: The Ecological Society of Korea 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Ecology and Environment
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Online Access:http://www.e-jecoenv.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5141/jee.24.074
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Cholho Song
Chul-Hee Lim
Sangin Kang
Mary Tahu Paia
Donguk Han
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description Background : This study focused on assessing ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands, highlighting their significance and challenges. We evaluated the importance of mangrove management using the Rapid Assessment Wetland Ecosystem Services method and the need for integrated conservation efforts to sustain these valuable ecosystems. Results : This study assessed the first qualitative ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands with multi-stakeholders. The assessment revealed significant benefits from ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands, particularly in provisioning fresh water, food, and cultural services. However, challenges such as illegal logging and degradation threaten these benefits, reducing the effectiveness of ecosystem services. We also identified the importance of mangrove management and the need for integrated conservation efforts to sustain these valuable ecosystems. Conclusions : We identified the significance of ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands. This study can help decision-makers in the Solomon Islands determine and ensure the sustainable management of mangrove areas and broader ecosystems.
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spelling doaj-art-738338b1e01a4e8a8127db5bee8a4a322025-08-20T03:01:50ZengThe Ecological Society of KoreaJournal of Ecology and Environment2287-83272288-12202025-03-014910.5141/jee.24.074jee.24.074Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon IslandsHyun-Ah Choi0Cholho Song1Chul-Hee Lim2Sangin Kang3Mary Tahu Paia4Donguk Han5Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea, Seoul 04419, Republic of KoreaOjeong Eco-Resilience Institute, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Forestry, Environment and Systems, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of KoreaKorea Environment Institute, Sejong 30147, Republic of KoreaFaculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Solomon Islands National University, R113, Honiara R113, Solomon IslandsPGA Eco and Bio Diversity Institute, ECO Korea, Goyang 10449, Republic of KoreaBackground : This study focused on assessing ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands, highlighting their significance and challenges. We evaluated the importance of mangrove management using the Rapid Assessment Wetland Ecosystem Services method and the need for integrated conservation efforts to sustain these valuable ecosystems. Results : This study assessed the first qualitative ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands with multi-stakeholders. The assessment revealed significant benefits from ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands, particularly in provisioning fresh water, food, and cultural services. However, challenges such as illegal logging and degradation threaten these benefits, reducing the effectiveness of ecosystem services. We also identified the importance of mangrove management and the need for integrated conservation efforts to sustain these valuable ecosystems. Conclusions : We identified the significance of ecosystem services in the Solomon Islands. This study can help decision-makers in the Solomon Islands determine and ensure the sustainable management of mangrove areas and broader ecosystems.http://www.e-jecoenv.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5141/jee.24.074ecosystem servicesmangroves managementmulti-stakehodersrapid assessment of wetland ecosystem servicessolomon islands
spellingShingle Hyun-Ah Choi
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Chul-Hee Lim
Sangin Kang
Mary Tahu Paia
Donguk Han
Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon Islands
Journal of Ecology and Environment
ecosystem services
mangroves management
multi-stakehoders
rapid assessment of wetland ecosystem services
solomon islands
title Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon Islands
title_full Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon Islands
title_fullStr Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon Islands
title_full_unstemmed Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon Islands
title_short Rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in Solomon Islands
title_sort rapid ecosystem services assessment to support integrated coastal zone management mangroves management plan in solomon islands
topic ecosystem services
mangroves management
multi-stakehoders
rapid assessment of wetland ecosystem services
solomon islands
url http://www.e-jecoenv.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5141/jee.24.074
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