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Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

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A decision methodology for site-level ecosystem accounting.

Courtney E Gorman¹, Francesco Martini², Kathleen Conroy²

¹School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland; School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Journal of Environmental Management

|July 15, 2024

Summary

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This study introduces a methodology for site-level ecosystem accounting using the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) framework. It addresses challenges in data and stakeholder engagement for local environmental management.

Keywords:

Biodiversity Ecosystem condition Ecosystem services Forest management Natural capital accounting SEEA EA

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Area of Science:

Environmental Accounting
Ecosystem Services Valuation
Natural Capital Accounting

Background:

The System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) is the global standard for ecosystem accounting.
Current SEEA EA applications primarily focus on large scales (landscape, national), limiting local environmental management decisions.
A standardized methodology for site-level ecosystem accounting is currently lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a methodology for developing site-level ecosystem accounts.
To guide decision-making in the ecosystem accounting process at small scales.
To address the need for local-scale SEEA EA applications.

Main Methods:

Development of a step-by-step methodology for site-level ecosystem accounting.
Inclusion of decision points within the accounting process.
Application of the methodology through two distinct case studies.

Main Results:

Demonstration of a practical methodology for site-level ecosystem accounting.
Identification of stakeholder engagement and data availability as key challenges.
Highlighting the context-dependent nature of small-scale ecosystem accounting.

Conclusions:

The presented methodology facilitates the application of SEEA EA at the site level.
The case studies offer early examples of SEEA EA implementation at local scales.
Consistent application of ecosystem accounting across scales is promoted.