Aggregate measures of ecosystem services: Can we take the pulse of nature?

Laura A. Meyerson; Jill Baron; Jerry M. Melillo; Robert J. Naiman; Robin I. O'Malley; Gordon Orians; Margaret A. Palmer; Alexander S.P. Pfaff; Steven W. Running; Osvaldo E. Sala

doi:10.1890/1540-9295(2005)003[0056:amoesc]2.0.co;2

Aggregate measures of ecosystem services: Can we take the pulse of nature?

Laura A. Meyerson, Jill Baron, Jerry M. Melillo, Robert J. Naiman, Robin I. O'Malley, Gordon Orians, Margaret A. Palmer, Alexander S.P. Pfaff, Steven W. Running, Osvaldo E. Sala

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National scale aggregate indicators of ecosystem services are useful for stimulating and supporting a broad public discussion about trends in the provision of these services. There are important considerations involved in producing an aggregate indicator, including whether the scientific and technological capacity exists, how to address varying perceptions of the societal importance of different services, and how to communicate information about these services to both decision makers and the general public. Although the challenges are formidable, they are not insurmountable. Quantification of ecosystem services and dissemination of information to decision makers and the public is critical for the responsible and sustainable management of natural resources.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	56-59
Number of pages	4
Journal	Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
Volume	3
Issue number	1 SPEC. ISS.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1890/1540-9295(2005)003[0056:amoesc]2.0.co;2
State	Published - Feb 2005
Externally published	Yes

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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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