Valuing Ecosystem Services The Case of Multi-Functional Wetlands |
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Author:
| Turner, R. Kerry Fisher, Brendan Georgiou, Stavros |
Series title: | Routledge Studies in Ecosystem Services Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-84971-354-2 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2011 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $52.95 |
Book Description:
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Ecosystem services can be broadly defined as the aspects of ecosystems that provide benefits to people. This book provides guidance on the valuation of ecosystem services, using the case of multifunctional wetlands to illustrate and make recommendations regarding the methods and techniques that can be applied to appraise management options. It provides a review of ecosystem service valuation rationale, including its importance from both a policy and project appraisal perspective, and a...
More DescriptionEcosystem services can be broadly defined as the aspects of ecosystems that provide benefits to people. This book provides guidance on the valuation of ecosystem services, using the case of multifunctional wetlands to illustrate and make recommendations regarding the methods and techniques that can be applied to appraise management options. It provides a review of ecosystem service valuation rationale, including its importance from both a policy and project appraisal perspective, and a useful reference when considering policy and appraisal of ecosystem management options.