Ecosystem Services Classification
Our comparative analysis of the selected ecosystem services frameworks revealed a consistent set of 19 top-level ecosystem services that were commonly referenced and utilized across all studies. These frameworks varied in scope ranging between 10 to 27 key ecosystem services. The 19 services identified as consistent across all frameworks are:
Common Ecosystem Services Classes
Raw Materials
Food
Energy
Water Security (supply & storage)
Soil
Medicinal & Genetic
Climate Regulation
Air Quality
Water Quality (filtration)
Hazard Risk Reduction
Pollination
Erosion Control
Biological Control
Habitat
Recreation & Tourism
Research & Education
Aesthetic
Cultural & Spiritual
Existence
For each ecosystem service and corresponding framework, we have compiled the following information where available:
Name Used
Service Category (e.g., Provisioning, Supporting)
Definition
Economic Value Calculated
Applicable Valuation Methods (e.g., Travel Cost, Hedonic Pricing, Contingent Valuation)
Metrics for Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment
As the top level categories varied across frameworks, we have roughly sorted them by Provisioning, Regulating, and Cultural Services.
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