Publications by authors named "Elena Velado-Alonso"
Integrating biodiversity conservation into agriculture is a pressing challenge promoted by conservationists. Although biodiversity can also provide important benefits to farmers, the adoption of biodiversity-enhancing measures is lagging behind the scientific evidence. This may partially be related to the way scientists position themselves.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is an increasing interest in assessing livestock breed contributions to ecosystem services (ES) and including this knowledge in decision making. However, this task has been limited due to the complexity of the multidimensional relationship between livestock diversity and ecosystem services. In this work, we elaborate on the livestock breed characteristics central to developing a comprehensive approach to livestock breed inclusion in the ecosystem services framework.
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- Native livestock breeds are regionally adapted animals that help maintain genetic diversity, ensure food security, and support agroecosystem functions, but they face threats from intensified agriculture and rural abandonment.
- This study examines the relationship between the diversity of native livestock breeds and various environmental factors in mainland Spain, highlighting shifts in breed distribution due to agricultural changes.
- The findings indicate that while native breed diversity is linked to environmental factors, contemporary distributions are influenced by a move towards more productive areas, emphasizing the need for ecological and sociocultural approaches in conservation efforts.