Ecosystem functions and the implications for economic evaluation. (ENRR441)

Chapters include: Decision support systems; A systems approach to nature conservation assessment; Ecosystem functions and their value to society in making the link; Socio-economic values (indicators): the role and limitations of economic valuation and implications for decision-making systems; Case study of the evaluation of wetland functions on the Norfolk Broads; Conclusion and recommendation for practical implementation of a decision support system for Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs).