Valuing Ecosystem Services
Protecting today’s resources for tomorrow!
Workshop Materials
Preliminary Ecosystem Services Framework: Project Checklist
Duration: 2 Pages
This questionnaire helps you to assess whether an ecosystem services approach is appropriate for your project. The questions are also useful for clarifying project goals and outcomes, starting the planning process, and determining if sufficient resources and expertise are available.
Worksheet: Considering an Ecosystem Services Framework for Project Planning
Duration: 6 Pages
This worksheet helps you to think through key considerations for planning an ecosystem services project and fill in specific details necessary for getting started.
Measuring the Value of Ecosystem Services
Duration: 2 Pages
This two-pager helps you to learn tips and best practices as well as the rationale for measuring the value of ecosystem services related to coastal management. The information is also helpful for deciding whether an ecosystem services valuation study is beneficial for a project and the most feasible methods to use.