Ecosystem Services: Quantification, Policy Applications, and Current Federal Capabilities
Resources for the Future Discussion Paper No. 11-13
78 Pages Posted: 28 Mar 2011
Date Written: March 24, 2011
Abstract
The study describes existing federal policies that permit or promote ecosystem services analysis, management, investments, and markets. Our survey discusses: 1) current programs that stimulate or support the measurement of ecosystem services; 2) existing federal drivers of ecosystem services analysis; and 3) programs that stimulate investment in ecosystem services. Understanding existing capacity is important to federal and other leaders who see opportunities for environmental policy innovations - such as payments, markets, and management practices - based on ecological wealth and services.
Keywords: ecosystem services, natural capital, ecosystem-based management
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