Wetland distribution modelling for optimal land use options in Europe

Christine Schleupner ()
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Christine Schleupner: Research unit Sustainability and Global Change, Hamburg

No FNU-135, Working Papers from Research unit Sustainability and Global Change, Hamburg University

Abstract: This spatial study contributes to a modelling project that, in combination with biodiversity analyses and an economic model, evaluates potentials to preserve existing habitats, to restore formerly native habitats, as well as to create non-native managed habitats with respect to freshwater wetlands of the EU. This paper deals with the methodological development of the wetland distribution model and illustration of its results. Through a GIS-based model the extent of existing wetland distribution is visualised. Additionally, potential convertible sites are modelled for (re-) creation of wetland biotopes.

Keywords: wetlands; land use (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q24 Q57 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2007-05
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