RT journal article
T1 Socio-ecosystem Services for Integrated Heritage Assessment (IHA).a new approach to valuing cultural heritage
A1 Arcila Garrido, Manuel
A1 Ramírez Guerrero, Gema
A1 García Onetti, Javier
A1 Chica Ruiz, Juan Adolfo
A2 HistoriaGeografía y Filosofía
A2 Marketing y Comunicación
K1 enhancement
K1 tourism
K1 heritage management
K1 territorial marketing
K1 social welfare
AB This paper introduces a conceptual framework that adapts the ecosystem services approach to identify the benefits of conserving cultural heritage. This novel approach aims to enhance the social valorization of this heritage. The proposed service categorization and classification are based on anthropic units that offer benefits, complementing the existing classification for services provided by biotic and non-biotic units with a systemic perspective. The Common International Classification of Ecosystem Services (CICES) and the European Union project "Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services" (MAES) serve as the primary references. The main objective is to transcend the concept of heritage as an object-based, historical, and aesthetic treasure and instead develop a more comprehensive definition that encompasses geographical, physical-natural, social, and cultural dimensions while also recognizing the value of usage. This proposal has been validated through the analysis of over 200 cultural asset cases from the European Union. It paves the way for a new avenue of research to better comprehend and appraise cultural heritage, as well as any manmade structure that provides benefits to society. By utilizing a language equivalent to the benefits associated with natural assets, we aspire to contribute to the advancement of a more integrated and interdisciplinary approach to spatial and urban planning.
PB Asociación Española de Geografía
SN 0212-9426
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35575
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35575
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 21-sep-2026