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Format: 1 online resource (518 pages)

Edition: 1st ed.

ISBN: 9783031394089

Series Statement: Integrated Science Series ; v.19

Note: Intro -- Foreword by Mary T. Kalin Arroyo -- A Brief Vision of the Past, Present, and Future of Chilean Patagonia -- References -- Foreword by Humberto E. González -- Chilean Patagonia, a View from the Ocean -- References -- Introduction and Acknowledgments -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- Part ISynthesis -- 1 An Integrated Conservation Vision for Chilean Patagonia -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Context -- 1.2 Conservation Vision in Southwestern Patagonia -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Study Area: Chilean Patagonia and Its Singularities -- 3.1 Description -- 4 Conservation Based on Scientific Evidence in Chilean Patagonia -- 4.1 Time Trend -- 4.2 Distribution of Evidence by Drivers of Change -- 4.3 Spatial Distribution -- 5 Opportunities and Recommendations for the Conservation of Chilean Patagonia -- 5.1 Bases for an Integrated System of Protected Areas in Chilean Patagonia -- 5.2 Summary of the Main Cross-Cutting Recommendations for the Conservation of Chilean Patagonia -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Part IIGlobal Changes -- 2 Global Change and Acceleration of Anthropic Pressures on Patagonian Ecosystems -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Purpose -- 3 Methods -- 4 Climate Change in Chilean Patagonia -- 5 Impact of Exotic Species on Chilean Patagonia -- 6 Land Use Changes -- 7 Ultraviolet Radiation -- 8 Emerging Global Changes -- 8.1 Austral Highway and Chiloé Bridge -- 8.2 Harmful Algal Blooms -- 8.3 Mining, Aquaculture, and Sphagnum Moss Extraction from Peatlands -- 9 Discussion -- 10 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Part IIITerrestrial Ecosystems -- 3 Representativeness Assessment and Identification of Priorities for the Protection of Terrestrial Ecosystems in Chilean Patagonia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Methods -- 3.1 Literature Review. , 3.2 Assessment of Protection Gaps and Priorities -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Bibliographic Review -- 4.2 Assessment of Protection Gaps and Priorities -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 4 Terrestrial Protected Areas in Chilean Patagonia: Characterization, Historical Evolution, and Management -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Establishment and Historical Evolution of NPWAs in Chilean Patagonia -- 4.2 Establishment and Evolution of Other Figures of Terrestrial Protection -- 4.3 Current Management Situation of the NPWAs -- 4.4 Context Area -- 4.5 Planning Scope -- 4.6 Management Inputs -- 4.7 Scope of Management Processes -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 5 Conserving the Origin of Rivers: Intact Forested Watersheds in Western Patagonia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Pristine Forest Watersheds in Western Patagonia -- 3.1 The Watershed as a Conservation Unit -- 3.2 Western Patagonia as a Study Area Based on Its Watersheds -- 3.3 Distribution of Intact Forested Watersheds -- 3.4 Biodiversity -- 3.5 Threats -- 4 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 6 Peatlands in Chilean Patagonia: Distribution, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Conservation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Peatlands of Chilean Patagonia -- 3.1 Distribution of Peatlands in Chilean Patagonia -- 3.2 Importance of Biological Diversity in Chilean Patagonian Peatlands -- 3.3 Ecosystem Services of Peatlands -- 3.4 Value of Peatlands for Paleoenvironment and Climate Reconstruction -- 3.5 Chilean Patagonian Peatlands as Carbon Sinks -- 3.6 Main Anthropogenic Threats to Peatland Biodiversity -- 3.7 Peatland Conservation in Patagonia: Regulations, Opportunities and Barriers -- 4 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References. , 7 Steppe Ecosystems in Chilean Patagonia: Distribution, Climate, Biodiversity, and Threats to Their Sustainable Management -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Physical and Biological Characteristics of Steppe Ecosystems, Considering Threats and Ecosystem Services -- 3.1 Spatial Distribution of the Patagonian Steppe in Chile -- 3.2 Climate of the Patagonian Steppe -- 3.3 Soils in the Patagonian Steppe -- 3.4 Predominant Vegetation of the Patagonian Steppe -- 3.5 Fauna in the Patagonian Steppe -- 3.6 Ecosystem Services of the Chilean Patagonian Steppe -- 3.7 Conservation and Threats -- 4 Recommendations -- References -- Part IVMarine Ecosystems -- 8 Coastal-Marine Protection in Chilean Patagonia: Historical Progress, Current Situation, and Challenges -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Creation and Evolution of Marine Protected Areas in Chilean Patagonia -- 4.2 Marine Protection in National Parks and National Reserves in Chilean Patagonia -- 4.3 Complementary Conservation Areas in Chilean Patagonia: Indigenous Peoples' Marine Coastal Spaces -- 4.4 Total Coverage and Distribution of Coastal-Marine Protection in Chilean Patagonia -- 4.5 Protection Applied to the Coastline of Chilean Patagonia -- 4.6 Potential Complementary Protection by Other Categories of Coastal-Marine Administration -- 4.7 Level of Protection and Restrictions Applicable to Marine Areas Under Protection in Chilean Patagonia -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 9 Marine Mammals and Seabirds of Chilean Patagonia: Focal Species for the Conservation of Marine Ecosystems -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Patagonia's Marine Ecosystems: a Hotspot for Focal Species -- 4.2 Areas Identified as Relevant for Marine Biodiversity in Chilean Patagonia. , 4.3 Current and Potential Threats: Challenges and Obstacles for the Conservation of Marine Ecosystems in Chilean Patagonia -- 5 Discussion -- 5.1 Integrated Conservation of Marine Ecosystems in Chilean Patagonia-Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 10 Hard Bottom Macrobenthos of Chilean Patagonia: Emphasis on Conservation of Sublitoral Invertebrate and Algal Forests -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Biogeographical Subdivisions in Chilean Patagonia and Latitudinal Trends in the Number of Hard-Bottom Sublittoral Macroinvertebrate Species -- 4.2 Sublittoral Benthic Hard-Bottom Species of Outstanding Importance -- 4.3 Sublittoral Benthic Macroinvertebrate Hard-Bottom Species in Chilean Patagonia Included in the Ministry of Environment's List "Conservation Category According to the Wildlife Classification Regulation" -- 4.4 Threats to Marine Macroinvertebrate Biodiversity in Chilean Patagonia from Local Stressors -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 11 Fisheries and Marine Conservation in Chilean Patagonia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Development of Chile's Patagonian Fjord and Channel System's Primary Fisheries -- 3.2 Effects of Fisheries on Patagonian Marine Ecosystems -- 3.3 Management and Conservation -- 4 Recommendations -- References -- 12 Aquaculture and Its Impacts on the Conservation of Chilean Patagonia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Methods -- 4 The Impacts of Aquaculture in Patagonian Fjords and Channels -- 4.1 Aquaculture Development in Chile -- 4.2 Overview of the Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture in Chilean Patagonia -- 4.3 Magnitude of Local Aquaculture Impacts -- 4.4 Magnitude of the Regional Impacts of Aquaculture. , 4.5 Control and Mitigation Strategies Under Global Change Scenarios -- 5 Recommendations -- References -- Part VMarine-Terrestrial Interface Ecosystems -- 13 Ecological Connections Across the Marine-Terrestrial Interface in Chilean Patagonia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Methods -- 3.1 Study Area and Biogeographic Location -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 4.1 Unique Characteristics of the Archipelagic Region of Chilean Patagonia -- 4.2 Biophysical Singularities and Indirect Anthropogenic Impacts -- 4.3 Matter and Energy Fluxes at the Land-Sea Interface -- 4.4 Threats and Potential Keystone Species for Conservation in the Marine-Terrestrial Interface of Chilean Patagonia -- 4.5 Protected Areas with Marine-Terrestrial Interface Relevant to Conservation in Chilean Patagonia -- 4.6 Final Reflections -- 5 Recommendations -- References -- Part VIFreshwater and Cryosphere Ecosystems -- 14 A Conservation Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems in Southwestern Patagonia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Freshwater Ecosystems of Southwestern Patagonia -- 3.1 Western Patagonian Hydrography: Classification, Distribution, and National Importance -- 3.2 Freshwater Biodiversity -- 3.3 Ecosystem Services of Southwestern Patagonian Freshwater Systems -- 3.4 Impacts, Stressors, and Threats to Freshwater Ecosystems -- 3.5 Parameters and Tools for the Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems in Southwestern Patagonia -- 4 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 15 Chilean Patagonian Glaciers and Environmental Change -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Scope and Objectives -- 3 Materials and Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 The Glaciers of Chilean Patagonia -- 4.2 Environmental Effects of Glacial Changes in Patagonia -- 4.3 Effects of Glacial Fluctuations on Vegetation and Wildlife -- 4.4 Biogeochemical Effects of Patagonian Glaciers. , 5 Conclusions and Recommendations.

Additional Edition: Print version: Castilla, Juan Carlos Conservation in Chilean Patagonia Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2024 ISBN 9783031394072

Language: English

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