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Valuing nature's contributions to people, especially seeds, is crucial for biodiversity conservation. Underestimated natural capital in seeds offers vital nature-based solutions for ecological restoration and sustainable development.

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  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Conservation Biology

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  • Global biodiversity and habitat loss necessitate comprehensive valuation of nature's contributions to people (NCPs).
  • The economic value of seeds in agriculture and forestry is well-established but underestimates their broader natural capital.
  • Seeds are fundamental to nature-based solutions for species and ecosystem preservation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the full natural capital value of seeds beyond their conventional economic applications.
  • To highlight the critical role of seeds in nature-based solutions for biodiversity and habitat conservation.
  • To underscore the need for comprehensive valuation of seeds to support sustainable development.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing literature on seed value and nature-based solutions.
  • Analysis of seed applications in species conservation (e.g., seed banking, unlocking properties) and ecosystem restoration.
  • Conceptual framework development for natural capital valuation of seeds.

Main Results:

  • Seeds possess significant, yet largely underestimated, natural capital value.
  • This value extends to unlocking neglected species properties and supporting seed banking initiatives.
  • Seeds are key assets for ecological restoration and broader nature-based solutions.
  • Current valuation methods fail to capture the full scope of seed contributions.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive valuation of seeds' natural capital is essential for halting biodiversity loss.
  • Enhanced understanding and valuation of seeds will facilitate effective nature-based solutions.
  • Recognizing the full value of seeds is critical for advancing sustainable development models and conservation efforts.