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[Assessment of ecosystem and its services conservation: indicators and methods]
Yi-He Lü1, Li-Wei Zhang, Jiang-Lei Wang
1State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China. lyh@rcees.ac.cn
Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao = the Journal of Applied Ecology
|September 11, 2013
Summary
This study reviews ecosystem conservation methods, focusing on assessment indicators and services. It highlights key challenges and future research directions for ecological conservation in China.
Area of Science:
- Conservation Ecology
- Ecosystem Services Assessment
Context:
- Ecosystem conservation and services are critical research areas.
- This paper reviews current concepts and methods for assessing ecosystem conservation status and endangerment levels.
Purpose:
- To review the latest concepts and methods in ecosystem and services conservation assessment.
- To identify urgent issues for ecological conservation in China.
Summary:
- Focuses on indicators, criteria, and methods for assessing ecosystem conservation status and endangerment.
- Discusses ecosystem services assessment methods, including benefit transfer, systematic modeling, and quantitative estimation.
Impact:
- Addresses the need for China-specific assessment indicators and methods.
- Proposes developing quantitative ecosystem services assessment methodologies.
- Emphasizes determining conservation demands and optimal spatial arrangements.
- Recommends establishing policies and incentive mechanisms for conservation.
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