Conceptual model of natural heritage in environmental management for ecosystem conservation

Abstract

Reyes-Fornet, A., Saabedra, J.F., Zúñiga Igarza, L.M., Fornet Hernández, E.B. 2020. Conceptual model of natural heritage in environmental management for ecosystem conservation. Ecosistemas 29(2):2003. https://doi.org/10.7818/ECOS.2003

The evolution in the concepts of ecosystems, conservation biology, environmental management, natural heritage, cultural heritage, well-being and sustainable development have allowed the creation of multidisciplinary teamwork in recent years. These disciplines use ecosystem, participatory and strategic approaches in their management activities. However, some limitations in the concept of natural heritage and its relationship with environmental management and conservation biology may limit the use of these approaches in integrated management models. That is why the present research has the general objective to elaborate and model a conceptual proposal of natural heritage in environmental management for ecosystems conservation, by means of theoretical and empirical methods. This conceptual model applies special emphasis on the intrinsic value of natural heritage. From the point of view of environmental management, ecosystems conservation is possible through intentional processes, with ecosystem approaches and proposals of values, attributes and dimensions to achieve the well-being of society in a sustainable way.