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  • Environmental science, spatial planning, and conservation biology.
  • Focus on ecosystem functioning and its role in supporting human well-being.

Background:

  • Current spatial planning often overlooks the link between socio-economic demands and biodiversity conservation.
  • There's a need to move beyond static conservation of species and habitats to include dynamic ecosystem processes.
  • Existing methods for incorporating ecosystem processes often neglect crucial abiotic mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a methodology integrating biotic and abiotic ecosystem processes with biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.
  • To bridge the gap between conservation objectives and socio-economic benefits in spatial planning.
  • To demonstrate how this integrated approach can lead to more effective and sustainable spatial plans.

Main Methods:

  • A stepwise methodology was developed based on extensive literature review and expert consultation.
  • Involved stakeholder involvement to ensure practical applicability.
  • Focused on identifying and linking a variety of ecosystem processes (biotic and abiotic) to biodiversity and socio-economic benefits.

Main Results:

  • The methodology successfully integrates diverse ecosystem processes, linking them to both biodiversity and socio-economic outcomes.
  • Demonstrated application in setting strategic goals for a healthy coastal ecosystem in Belgium.
  • Illustrated how this integration can positively influence spatial planning decisions.

Conclusions:

  • Including a wide range of ecosystem processes, both biotic and abiotic, opens new avenues for aligning biodiversity conservation with ecosystem services.
  • This integrated approach enhances the potential for long-term benefits for both biodiversity and human well-being.
  • The developed methodology offers a framework to inspire advancements in current spatial planning practices.