Ecosystem Services: Quantification, Policy Applications, and Current Federal Capabilities

Lynn Scarlett () and James Boyd
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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 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011-03-24
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