Citation

Burgess, N.D., Darrah, S., Knight, S., Danks, F.S. (2016). Approaches to mapping ecosystem services. Cambridge, UK: UNEP-WCMC. URL: https://wcmc.io/2297.

This report provides an overview of the state-of-the art in mapping ecosystem services (hereafter referred to as ES), with the intention of building the understanding and capacity of decision makers to make informed decisions around the use of ES maps and models.

The report first presents a broad overview of the various conceptual models and frameworks for mapping ES. It then reviews ES mapping approaches, showing that there are many different approaches and a number of things that need to be considered when ES mapping is undertaken. Finally, it presents recommendations to decision-makers planning to undertake ES mapping.