Correlación espacial entre los servicios ecosistémicos culturales y las variables biofísicas en Patagonia Sur.

G MARTÍNEZ PASTUR; PL PERI; MV LENCINAS; M GARCIA LLORENTE; B MARTIN LOPEZ

Azul

Congreso; V Jornadas - II Congreso Argentino de Ecología de Paisajes; 2015

ASADEP

Few studies analysed the spatial distribution of cultural ecosystem services (CES) based on social perceptions. The objective was to identify CES hotspots, and the enabling factors that characterize such hotspots as well as spatial associations between CES in Southern Patagonia (Argentina). We used geo-tagged digital images that local people and visitors posted in the Panoramio web platform for four CES (aesthetic, existence, recreation, local identity) and we relate the hotspots with socio-biophysical landscapes features. Aesthetic value was the main CES tagged by people, followed by the existence of biodiversity, local identity, and recreational activity. The spatial distribution of these CES is associated with different socio-biophysical characteristics (water bodies, vegetation types, protected areas, urbanization, accessibility and tourism business). The employed methodology allows us to define hotspots for the different CES and to determine the socio-biophysical characteristics that contribute to their provision, according to the specific particularities in each of the regions.