Landscape ecology, which researches the structure, functions, and the spatio-temporal changes of ecological landscapes, has been contributing to human life and to shifts in the socio-economic paradigm. Global warming has universally been influencing mankind's habits of the last few centuries, as well as international social and economic problems. Although diverse plans for adapting to climate change have been the topic of conversation among ecologists internationally, the reality is that environmental change has been quicker than the time it takes to come to solutions. In order to maintain a sustainable earth and sustainable society, the role of landscape ecology has been coming to the fore. Especially, the theories and the methodologies of landscape ecology have been applied to multidisciplinary research efforts by going beyond the research category of ecology, including the maximization of efficient use of land space, the management of the ecological space (habitats) in which biological diversity can be maintained, the utilization of resources that are absolutely needed by human beings (here compressed to water, energy, and food), etc. It is clear that the utilization and application of landscape ecology is very much needed to diagnose and evaluate current global environmental problems.
Landscape Ecology for Sustainable Society is not comprised of any general chapters explaining the theories and methods of landscape ecology. Instead, based on the basic theories, the authors of various chapters have conducted investigations on farm villages, cities, and coastal ecosystems. And, through analyses and interpretation of space, the structure and functions of landscapes were studied. Diverse ecosystems and appropriate landscape ecological methodologies have been presented. However, the core of Landscape Ecology for Sustainable Society focuses more on what role landscape ecology has to play to materialize the sustainable society in the future.
Part I: Concept and Approaches
Chapter 1. Guiding young scholars in order to integrate their various research into landscape ecology
Chapter 2. Island biocultural diversity initiative for sustainable society in Asia-Pacific island regions
Chapter 3. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) technique for evaluating health status of landscape ecology
Chapter 4. Investigating impacts of major events on land use development of European and Asiatic landscapes
Chapter 5. Developing strategies for landscape sustainability: An Indonesian national strategic plan of action in the heart of Borneo
Part II: System Management and Conservation
Chapter 6. Satoyama landscape of Japan - Past, Present and Future
Chapter 7. Change of landscape and ecosystem services of semi-natural grassland in Mt. Sanbe, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Chapter 8. Diverse patterns of vegetation change after upland field abandonment in Japan
Chapter 9. Traditional ecological knowledge determined tree species choice in the construction of traditional folk houses in a snowy rural landscape in central Japan
Chapter 10. Priorities mapping in landscape; Spatial decision support of the Indonesia forest landscape
Chapter 11. Forest management based on site suitability: A case study of Odai town, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Chapter 12. Participatory wetland management: A Case study of Xe Champhone wetland, Lao PDR
Chapter 13. Resident-initiated practice of a habitat of Iris rossii, a national natural monument in the rural landscape of Japan
Chapter 14. Arthropod diversity in conventional Citrus Orchard at Selorejo village, East Java
Part III: Community Development for Sustainable Society
Chapter 15. Management of landscape services for improving community welfare in West Java, Indonesia
Chapter 16. Using vegetation greenness as a criterion in multi-criteria analysis of recreational land suitability in protected area: A case study of Krau wildlife reserve, peninsular Malaysia
Chapter 17. Green open space demand and community place attachment in Batu, East Java
Chapter 18. Perception of citizens towards implementation of urban forestry: A case of a local city in the Philippines
Chapter 19. Forest ownership patterns impacting on landscape structure of vegetation in a mountainous farm village, western Japan
Chapter 20. Spatial and temporal patterns of groundwater quality in Selangor, Malaysia
Chapter 21. Cultural landscape preservation and ecotourism development in Blambangan Biosphere Reserve, East Java
Part IV: Remarks
Chapter 22.Bridge and Islandscape: Questions for sustainability and resilience of island societies in Korea and Japan