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Action versus result-oriented schemes in a grassland agroecosystem: a dynamic modelling approach
Rodolphe Sabatier1, Luc Doyen, Muriel Tichit
1INRA, UMR 1048 SADAPT, Paris, France. rodolphe.sabatier@forst.uni-goettingen.de
Plos One
|April 13, 2012
Summary
Result-oriented agri-environment schemes (AES) offer superior ecological and productive performance compared to action-oriented ones. These schemes provide greater management flexibility for farmers, aiding adaptation to local conditions and climate change.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Agricultural Science
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Agri-environment schemes (AES) effectiveness for biodiversity is debated.
- Action-oriented schemes are common, but habitat-oriented and result-oriented approaches are emerging.
- Improving AES efficiency is crucial for conservation goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- Compare action-oriented, habitat-oriented, and result-oriented AES.
- Evaluate ecological and productive performance.
- Assess management flexibility.
Main Methods:
- Dynamic modeling using the viable control framework.
- Linking grassland dynamics with bird population dynamics.
- Application to lapwing conservation in French wet grasslands.
Main Results:
- Result-oriented and habitat-oriented schemes significantly outperformed action-oriented schemes ecologically.
- Ecological and productive performance differences between habitat and result-oriented schemes were minimal.
- Result-oriented schemes demonstrated substantially higher management flexibility.
Conclusions:
- Result-oriented schemes offer superior ecological and productive performance and greater flexibility.
- Increased adoption of result-oriented schemes can empower farmers to adapt management strategies.
- This approach supports adaptation to local conditions and climate variability.
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