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Valuing the social and environmental contribution of woodlands and trees in England, Scotland and Wales

Research Report

Valuing the social and environmental contribution of woodlands and trees in England, Scotland and Wales

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Series

Research Report

Abstract

Examines the benefits provided by woodlands and trees using the ecosystem services approach. Briefly outlines the ecosystems services paradigm and its terminology, discussing the outcomes of applying this to woodlands and trees which include affects on: water resources, air quality, climate, recreation, physical and mental health, biodiversity, trees and woodlands on farms, plant (tree) health and urban trees. Also covers issues arising from gains and losses; integrated assessment and decision-making tools; and natural capital accounting.

Author

Binner, A. et al

ISBN

9780855389550

Subjects

Publisher History

The Forestry Commission publishes a wide range of information in support of sustainable forest management in Britain. The information they produce is: Crown Copyright, courtesy Forestry Commission, licensed under the Open Government Licence.


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