Benefits of Sites of Special Scientific Interest [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London DEFRA 2011Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Explores the range of valuable ecosystem services that Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) provide and gives estimates for the monetary value of the benefits derived from protecting biodiversity. The study shows that SSSIs deliver a range of ecosystem service including cultural services to people and the economy including tourism and education and by regulating services including water purification and regulation of climate.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 153762-2001 |
Explores the range of valuable ecosystem services that Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) provide and gives estimates for the monetary value of the benefits derived from protecting biodiversity. The study shows that SSSIs deliver a range of ecosystem service including cultural services to people and the economy including tourism and education and by regulating services including water purification and regulation of climate.