Disentangling complexities and interactions of multiple ecosystem services using functional connectivity at a small landscape scale

This research project aims to create a model to understand how nature benefits humans through services like pollination, food
production, water supply, and soil health in the agricultural landscapes of the Canadian prairies. Using advanced technology, the
project will map these services and study their complex relationships, as well as potential trade-offs and collaborations. The
project will also explore how different land management strategies, such as conventional methods and sustainable initiatives like
wetland restoration, impact these services and their connections. This research will help us identify areas where these services
work together or against each other and provide valuable insights for policymakers and land managers to make informed
decisions about managing these landscapes, ensuring ecosystem stability and sustainability.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lael Parrott

Student:

Partner:

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Environmental Science and Technology

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

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