Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6293865 | Ecological Indicators | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We conclude that the nursery function can be considered an ecosystem service on its own right when it is linked to a concrete human benefit and not when it is represented with indicators of general biodiversity or ecosystem condition. Thus, the analysis of the delivery of ecosystem services should be differentiated from the analysis of ecological integrity. Only with this distinction science may be able to quantify the link between biodiversity and ecosystem services and policy may be effective in halting biodiversity loss. Similar considerations could apply for other biodiversity constituents that may be treated as ecosystem services.
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Authors
Camino Liquete, Núria Cid, Denis Lanzanova, Bruna Grizzetti, Arnaud Reynaud,