Measuring the economic value of pollination services : principles, evidence and knowledge gaps
Abstract
An increasing degree of attention is being given to the ecosystem services which insect pollinators supply, and the economic value of these services. Recent research suggests that a range of factors are contributing to a global decline in pollination services, which are often used as a “headline” ecosystem service in terms of communicating the concept of ecosystem services, and how this ties peoples׳ well-being to the condition of ecosystems and the biodiversity found therein. Our paper offers a conceptual framework for measuring the economic value of changes in insect pollinator populations, and then reviews what evidence exists on the empirical magnitude of these values (both market and non-market). This allows us to highlight where the largest gaps in knowledge are, where the greatest conceptual and empirical challenges remain, and where research is most needed.
Citation
Hanley , N D , Breeze , T D , Ellis , C & Goulson , D 2015 , ' Measuring the economic value of pollination services : principles, evidence and knowledge gaps ' , Ecosystem Services , vol. 14 , pp. 124-132 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2014.09.013
Publication
Ecosystem Services
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
2212-0416Type
Journal article
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Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. This work is made available online in accordance with the publisher’s policies. This is the author created, accepted version manuscript following peer review and may differ slightly from the final published version. The final published version of this work is available at: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2014.09.013
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