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Agricultural and Environmental Management
Research Guide
What is Agricultural and Environmental Management?
Agricultural and Environmental Management is a multidisciplinary field in social sciences that examines natural resource management, economic development, and societal well-being through topics such as agricultural development, environmental impact assessment, fisheries management, and sustainable practices primarily in Indonesia.
This field encompasses 25,002 works focused on food additives, agricultural development, environmental impact, community participation, sustainable tourism, economic analysis, fisheries management, natural resource utilization, technology adoption, and social welfare. Research emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to natural resource management and societal well-being in Indonesia. Mangrove forests receive substantial attention, with global mapping efforts documenting their status and distribution using earth observation satellite data.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Mangrove Forest Management
This sub-topic addresses sustainable utilization, restoration, and conservation strategies for mangrove ecosystems in Indonesia. Researchers evaluate community-based approaches, policy frameworks, and climate adaptation measures.
Environmental Impact of Oil Palm Expansion
Studies quantify deforestation, biodiversity loss, and soil degradation from oil palm plantations in Indonesia. Analyses include land-use change modeling, RS/GIS applications, and mitigation strategies.
Sustainable Tourism in Coastal Areas
Research explores ecotourism models minimizing impacts on mangroves and fisheries while enhancing community welfare. Topics cover carrying capacity, visitor management, and economic valuation.
Fisheries Management and Resource Utilization
This area examines stock assessments, overfishing controls, and rights-based management in Indonesian fisheries. Studies integrate socio-economic data with ecological models for sustainable yields.
Agricultural Technology Adoption
Investigates factors influencing farmer uptake of precision agriculture, biofertilizers, and climate-smart practices. Econometric analyses assess impacts on productivity, environment, and rural poverty.
Why It Matters
Mangrove forests in this field support climate change mitigation, as shown by their potential in Indonesia to store significant carbon stocks, with Murdiyarso et al. (2015) in "The potential of Indonesian mangrove forests for global climate change mitigation" quantifying this capacity. Oil palm expansion drives deforestation and biodiversity loss, with Vijay et al. (2016) in "The Impacts of Oil Palm on Recent Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss" reporting that nearly all oil palm grows on former tropical moist forest land, threatening ecosystems. Coastal mangrove forests reduce tsunami impacts, per Kathiresan and Rajendran (2005) in "Coastal mangrove forests mitigated tsunami," demonstrating their role in disaster protection. These applications affect fisheries management, sustainable tourism, and community participation in Indonesia, influencing economic analysis and social welfare.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
"Status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using earth observation satellite data" by Giri et al. (2010) provides an accessible entry with satellite-based global mapping of mangrove extent, foundational for understanding distribution in agricultural and environmental management.
Key Papers Explained
Giri et al. (2010) in "Status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using earth observation satellite data" (3039 citations) establishes baseline mapping, which Alongi (2002) in "Present state and future of the world's mangrove forests" (1951 citations) expands with extent data (181,000 km²) and loss figures (one-third over 50 years). Valiela et al. (2001) in "Mangrove Forests: One of the World's Threatened Major Tropical Environments" (1756 citations) frames threats, leading to Murdiyarso et al. (2015) in "The potential of Indonesian mangrove forests for global climate change mitigation" (801 citations) quantifying mitigation potential. Friess et al. (2019) in "The State of the World's Mangrove Forests: Past, Present, and Future" (782 citations) synthesizes past, present, and future dynamics.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Recent syntheses like Friess et al. (2019) in "The State of the World's Mangrove Forests: Past, Present, and Future" project ongoing changes from climate and sea level rise since mangroves appeared 75 million years ago. Vijay et al. (2016) in "The Impacts of Oil Palm on Recent Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss" address current deforestation drivers in Indonesia. No recent preprints or news available indicate focus remains on established mangrove and oil palm challenges.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms | 2008 | Medical Entomology and... | 4.5K | ✕ |
| 2 | Status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using... | 2010 | Global Ecology and Bio... | 3.0K | ✕ |
| 3 | Present state and future of the world's mangrove forests | 2002 | Environmental Conserva... | 2.0K | ✕ |
| 4 | Mangrove Forests: One of the World's Threatened Major Tropical... | 2001 | BioScience | 1.8K | ✓ |
| 5 | The potential of Indonesian mangrove forests for global climat... | 2015 | Nature Climate Change | 801 | ✕ |
| 6 | The State of the World's Mangrove Forests: Past, Present, and ... | 2019 | Annual Review of Envir... | 782 | ✓ |
| 7 | Ethnobiology, socio-economics and management of mangrove fores... | 2008 | Aquatic Botany | 770 | ✕ |
| 8 | The Impacts of Oil Palm on Recent Deforestation and Biodiversi... | 2016 | PLoS ONE | 745 | ✓ |
| 9 | Coastal mangrove forests mitigated tsunami | 2005 | Estuarine Coastal and ... | 744 | ✕ |
| 10 | Remote Sensing of Mangrove Ecosystems: A Review | 2011 | Remote Sensing | 734 | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the global status of mangrove forests?
Giri et al. (2010) in "Status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using earth observation satellite data" mapped mangrove extent using satellite data, revealing inadequate prior understanding from disparate sources. Alongi (2002) in "Present state and future of the world's mangrove forests" notes mangroves occupy about 181,000 km² of tropical and subtropical coastline, with one-third lost over the past 50 years.
How do mangroves contribute to climate mitigation?
Murdiyarso et al. (2015) in "The potential of Indonesian mangrove forests for global climate change mitigation" highlight Indonesian mangroves' capacity for global climate change mitigation through carbon storage. This builds on assessments of their role in blue carbon ecosystems.
What threats face mangrove forests?
Valiela et al. (2001) in "Mangrove Forests: One of the World's Threatened Major Tropical Environments" identify mangroves as one of the world's threatened major tropical environments, akin to rainforests and coral reefs. Friess et al. (2019) in "The State of the World's Mangrove Forests: Past, Present, and Future" describe dynamic changes in extent and quality due to climate and sea level shifts over 75 million years.
What is the impact of oil palm on deforestation?
Vijay et al. (2016) in "The Impacts of Oil Palm on Recent Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss" state that palm oil, the most traded vegetable oil, grows almost entirely on former tropical moist forests, projecting future demand increases. This conversion threatens biodiversity in regions like Indonesia.
How are mangrove forests managed socio-economically?
Walters et al. (2008) in "Ethnobiology, socio-economics and management of mangrove forests: A review" review ethnobiology, socio-economics, and management practices. They cover traditional uses for food, timber, fuel, and medicine alongside community participation.
What role do mangroves play in disaster mitigation?
Kathiresan and Rajendran (2005) in "Coastal mangrove forests mitigated tsunami" demonstrate that coastal mangrove forests mitigated tsunami impacts. This underscores their protective function in environmental management.
Open Research Questions
- ? How can nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms like bee algorithms and harmony search optimize complex problems in agricultural resource allocation and environmental modeling?
- ? What precise updates are needed for global mangrove databases to improve accuracy beyond current satellite mappings and national statistics?
- ? To what extent have mangrove forests declined beyond the one-third loss over 50 years, and what drives future changes?
- ? What specific restoration strategies can counteract mangrove threats comparable to those facing rainforests and coral reefs?
- ? How much carbon storage potential remains untapped in Indonesian mangroves for climate mitigation amid ongoing habitat pressures?
Recent Trends
The field maintains 25,002 works with no specified 5-year growth rate.
Citation leaders emphasize mangroves, from Giri et al. mapping with earth observation data (3039 citations) to Friess et al. (2019) review of past-present-future status (782 citations).
2010Oil palm impacts persist as noted by Vijay et al. (745 citations).
2016No recent preprints or news coverage available.
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