Mismatches in the Ecosystem Services Literature—a Review of Spatial, Temporal, and Functional-Conceptual Mismatches

Abstract Purpose of Review The objective this review is to identify commonly researched ecosystem service mismatches, including mismatches concerning management and policies implemented manage delivery. It additionally discusses how affect the ability develop effective guidelines for services. Recent Findings literature considers in ecosystem, social system, as social-ecological interactions. These occur over three dimensions: spatial, temporal, functional-conceptual. research field incorporates not only ecological aspects but also ones like governance However, focus reviewed mainly on spatial temporal dimensions production scientific knowledge, rather than implementation knowledge policies. Summary Research reflects complexity interconnectedness systems it encompasses a broad variety approaches. received less attention especially regard could be topic future research. Furthermore, order guidelines, must work closer with decision-makers advance understanding create support uptake knowledge.