Abstract
Wetlands and the ecosystem services they provide are hugely valuable to people worldwide in many ways: For livelihood, for their biodiversity and existence values and for their economic benefits. Yet many of these services, such as the recharge of groundwater, water purification or cultural values are not immediately obvious when one looks at a wetland and most are public services that are not traded in conventional markets. This chapter gives a brief introduction into the concept of wetlands ecosystems services and their values.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Wetland Book |
Subtitle of host publication | I: Structure and Function, Management, and Methods |
Editors | C.M. Finlayson, M. Everard, K. Irvine, R.J. McInnes, B.A. Middleton, A.A. van Dam, N.C. Davidson |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 323-333 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789048196593 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789400714717, 9789048134939 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 May 2018 |
Keywords
- Coastal wetlands
- Concept
- Description and examples
- Economic valuation
- Inland wetlands
- Millennium ecosystem assessment
- The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity
- Wetland ecosystem services