A major project identifying, mapping and valuing natural capital and ecosystem services across the Nene Valley. The monetary value of three ecosystem services was assessed and valued at £118.7m each year. Eleven other ecosystem services were mapped, and presented in the form of supply and demand maps. The aims of this project were to: highlight the key benefits provided by the natural environment; increase understanding of the interdependencies between the environment, economy and people; and to aid planners and decision makers.
Nene Valley, University of Northampton, Natural Capital Solutions Ltd
UKNEA
Which ecosystem services were focused on?:
- Aesthetic/inspiration
- Recreation/tourism
- Crops, livestock, fish
- Food
- Water supply
- Carbon sequestration & storage
- Climate regulation
- Detoxification and purification in air, soils and water
- Noise regulation
- Pollination
Tranquillity; Accessible nature; Green travel
Mapping Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services in the Nene Valley
Online mapping portal, available at: http://maps.northamptonshire.gov.uk