A framework for the assessment of ecosystem goods and services; a case study on lowland floodplains in England

摘要: The rural space is increasingly valued for the multiple ecosystem services that it can deliver. For example, priorities in many lowland floodplains England have changed recent years from a focus on agricultural production towards environmental quality and management of flood risk, part linked to climate change. Recent concerns about food security, however, may reinstate importance these fertile areas. This paper explores changes land use by measuring range provided under different scenarios. Generic scenarios consider options single objectives, such as maximising production, biodiversity storage capacity. Indicators are developed value each scenario, identifying potential synergy conflict. integrated ecosystems approach help inform future policy practice floodplain management, hopefully ways appeal key stakeholders.