A review on compliance and impact monitoring indicators for delivery of forest ecosystem services
Author | : Sini Savilaakso |
Publisher | : CIFOR |
Total Pages | : 63 |
Release | : 2015-07-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9786023870004 |
ISBN-13 | : 6023870007 |
Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Download or read book A review on compliance and impact monitoring indicators for delivery of forest ecosystem services written by Sini Savilaakso and published by CIFOR. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecosystem services and goods are the multiple benefits people obtain from ecosystems. The benefits provided by forests include carbon sequestration, prevention of erosion, flood control, and water purification as well as aesthetic beauty. Although humans are fundamentally dependent on these services, they also pose threat to the services through their activities such as deforestation and water pollution.