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Anissa Bellil1, Emeline Comby2, Jean-Christophe Foltête3
1Marie and Louis Pasteur University, CNRS, ThéMA, 32 rue Mégevand, 25000, Besançon Cedex, France. anissa.bellil@umlp.fr.
Habitat networks in French territorial planning instruments are mapped differently due to stakeholder interpretations. This study reveals four discourse categories influencing these spatial representations and planning practices.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Urban Planning
- Geospatial Analysis
Background:
- Habitat networks are crucial for biodiversity and ecological connectivity in land-use planning.
- Stakeholder interpretations lead to varied approaches in mapping these networks within planning instruments.
- Understanding these variations is key to effective conservation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze how habitat networks are spatially represented in French territorial planning instruments.
- To investigate the influence of stakeholder discourse on mapping practices.
- To identify challenges in integrating ecological connectivity into planning.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach combining textometry and qualitative analysis.
- Analysis of 21 "Schémas de Cohérence Territoriale" (SCoTs) in Bourgogne Franche-Comté.
- Examination of semi-structured interviews and spatial mappings of habitat networks.
Main Results:
- Significant variation in habitat network representations across SCoTs.
- Identification of four distinct discourse categories influencing mapping approaches (scientific to political).
- Methodological constraints contribute to the diversity of spatial transposition.
Conclusions:
- The link between discourse and mapping practice is evident in territorial planning.
- Divergent interpretations and methodological issues pose challenges for ecological connectivity integration.
- Insights gained can improve the implementation of habitat networks in planning.
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