Comparison of methods for a landscape-scale assessment of the cultural ecosystem services associated with different habitats

摘要: Cultural ecosystem services (CES) are widely acknowledged as important but often neglected by service assessments, leading to a representational bias. This reflects the methodological challenges associated with producing robust and repeatable CES valuations. Here we provide comparative analysis of three approaches for non-monetary valuation CES, namely structured survey, participatory GIS (PGIS) GPS tracking methods. These were used assess both recreation aesthetic value habitats within New Forest National Park, UK. The association enabled results all methods be visualised at landscape scale using maps, strengthening their conservation management. Broadleaved woodland heathland consistently valued highly whereas agricultural land tended low values. Results obtained different positively correlated in 6 out 10 comparisons, indicating degree consistency between them. spatial distribution values was also generally consistent highlight analyses identifying results, providing way forward inclusion management decision-making.