Satoyama and Satoumi, and ecosystem services: A conceptual framework

This chapter outlines the key concepts and assessment framework commonly used throughout this book. Section 2.2 provides a historical perspective of satoyama and satoumi, while Section 2.3 offers a definition for both. Details of recent changes in satoyama and satoumi and an overview of their ecosystem services are given in Sections 2.4 and 2.5. Both the assessment framework and approach used in the following chapters are explained in Section 2.6. The concept and approach for interlinkage analysis is reviewed and key interlinkages regarding ecosystem services and human well-being in satoyama and satoumi are identified in Section 2.7. Key findings of this chapter are then summarized in Section 2.8.

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