Social and economic benefits of protected areas - an assessment guide

Publication Year

2013

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the socio-economic benefits of Protected Areas (Pas) and PA networks and gives step-by-step practical guidance on identifying, assessing and valuing the various ecosystem services and related benefits provided by Pas. Pas preserve biodiversity and ecosystems of high conservation value, providing a range of benefits, both direct and indirect, to our societies and economies, i.e. so-called ecosystem services such as an ecosystem’s ability to regulate floods and climate, purify water, secure the pollination of crops, and create opportunities for recreation, culture and tourism. Looks at improvement of the communication of PA benefits to different stakeholders and the general public to resolve conflicts between different interest groups; actions and land use practices needed to support these benefits while retaining a site’s conservation goals; and alternative and sustainable sources for financing the management of Pas.

Document History

Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

Author

Kettunen, M. and ten Brink, P. (eds)

ISBN

9780415632843

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