Aesthetics of Biodiversity (Tribot et al, 2018)

Question 1

What document has been a catalyst for research on biodiversity’s relationship with ecosystem services?

Answer 1

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment

Question 2

What does Tribot et al (2018) suggest is a major limitation to biodiversity?

Answer 2

Money

Question 3

Why is the aesthetic experience of biodiversity important

Answer 3

It reflects the most intimate links people have with ecological phenomena

Question 4

Why can aesthetic value increase biodiversity conservation measures?

Answer 4

Because it has a strong influence on people’s motivation

Question 5

Define aesthetics

Answer 5

a branch of philosophy that questions the beauty in art and aesthetic valuation of artworks
- it is related to human judgement from many perspectives

Question 6

What is Neuro-aesthetics

Answer 6

the scientific study of the neural affects of contemplating a creative work of art

Question 7

What does neuroaesthetics say about the value of biodiversity?

Answer 7

From evolutionary psychology - aesthetical landscapes reflect predictability, simplicity and reliability of environmental quality. This is why we value the aesthetics of biodiversity because it suggests we are safe to survive

Question 8

What did Dramstad et al find about aesthetic preference in landscape?

Answer 8

a significant, positive correlation between aesthetic preference and spatial indicators of landscape structure (i.e: number of habitat patches)

• so people perceive biodiversity in landscapes as more aesthetically pleasing

Question 9

Is species richness a predictor of aesthetic preference?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

How does ecological understanding affect aesthetic perception of biodiversity?

Answer 10

increased knowledge and understanding of
biodiversity and ecological functioning, reinforces the aesthetic experience - makes social motivation more inclined to preserve it