Ecosystem assessment [WIKIAlps

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===== Ecosystem assessment =====

Ecosystem assessment is “a social process through which the findings of science concerning the causes of ecosystem change, their consequences for human well-being, management and policy options are brought to bear on the needs of decision-makers” (Maes et al. 2014; UK National Ecosystem Assessment 2011) ((Maes, J.; Teller, A.; Erhard, M.; Murphy, P.; Paracchini, M. L.; Barredo, J. I. et al. (2014): Mapping and assessment of ecosystems and their services. Indicators for ecosystem assessments under action 5 of the EU biodiversity strategy to 2020 : 2nd report - final, February 2014. Luxembourg: Publications Office (Technical Report, 2014-080).)) ((UK National Ecosystem Assessment (Ed.) (2011): Technical Report (Glossary).)).


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