How can land use planning effectively integrate ecological principles to promote biodiversity and sustainability? This article examines the evolution of land use planning approaches, highlighting the lessons learned from neglecting ecological processes. Modern concepts of conservation biology and landscape-level planning are presented in the context of implementation in North America, Europe, Australia, and parts of South America. The author discusses an ecological-based landscape planning approach developed and applied in Canada. It incorporates principles of conservation biology and relies on abiotic landscape components for mapping and interpretation, discussing landscape planning according to three key aspects: planning framework, ecological analysis, and implementation. This paper offers a comprehensive approach to ecological landscape planning, providing valuable insights for policymakers, planners, and conservationists. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating ecological considerations into land use planning to achieve biodiversity and sustainability goals.
Appearing in Environmental Management and Health, this article is directly aligned with the journal's scope. It addresses crucial issues related to ecological landscape planning, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land use, offering relevant insights for environmental managers and health professionals.
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| Science: Biology (General): Ecology | 2 |
| Technology: Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering | 2 |
| Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences | 1 |