Coffee and Potato Agroecosystems: Social Construction of Spaces as a Concept to Analyse Nature's Contributions to People

A triad of social spaces—lived, perceived, and conceived—provides a framework to analyze nature's contributions to people (NCP) in Colombia's coffee and potato agroecosystems. Lived spaces capture intangible values tied to local traditions, while perceived spaces highlight material NCP and regulating services, emphasizing their future maintenance. Conceived spaces focus on biophysical values, integrating diverse spatial views for territorial planning. This approach enhances decision-making by recognizing the relational dimensions of NCP, supporting inclusive governance and land-use management at local scales.

Bravo-Monroy, L. (2021). Coffee and Potato Agroecosystems: Social Construction of Spaces as a Concept to Analyse Nature’s Contributions to People. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.607230