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Social and Economic Benefits of Protected Areas - An Assessment Guide (Paperback)
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Social and Economic Benefits of Protected Areas - An Assessment Guide (Paperback)
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Protected areas (PAs) contain biodiversity and ecosystems of high
conservation value. In addition, these areas provide a range of
benefits, both direct and indirect, to our societies and economies,
i.e. so called ecosystem services. These services include, for
example, an ecosystem's ability to regulate floods and climate,
purify water, secure the pollination of crops, and create
opportunities for recreation, culture and tourism. This book offers
a comprehensive introduction to the socio-economic benefits of PAs
and PA networks and provides step-by-step practical guidance on
identifying, assessing and valuing the various ecosystem services
and related benefits provided by PAs. It also aims to improve the
communication of PA benefits to different stakeholders and the
general public. It is shown that identifying and valuing the
socio-economic benefits of PAs can be beneficial for several
reasons. Demonstrating socio-economic importance of a protected
site can significantly increase political and stakeholder support
for the site and resolve conflicts between different interest
groups. This can lead to positive changes in policies and
decision-making. Insights on PA benefits are also needed to
identify a combination of actions and land use practices that best
support the sustainable and equitable utilisation of these
benefits, while retaining a site's conservation goals. Finally,
demonstrating different benefits can help to discover alternative
and sustainable sources for financing the management of PAs.
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