Ökoszisztémaszámítás

Ökoszisztémaszámítás refers to the quantitative assessment and valuation of the services provided by ecosystems. It aims to understand and articulate the benefits that humans derive from natural environments. These benefits, often termed ecosystem services, can be categorized into provisioning services (e.g., food, water, timber), regulating services (e.g., climate regulation, flood control, water purification), cultural services (e.g., recreation, aesthetic value, spiritual enrichment), and supporting services (e.g., nutrient cycling, soil formation).

The practice of ökoszisztémaszámítás involves applying economic principles and methodologies to environmental assets and their associated services. This can include estimating the monetary value of services or using biophysical indicators to quantify their scale and flow. The ultimate goal is to integrate the value of ecosystem services into decision-making processes, such as land-use planning, conservation efforts, and policy development. By making the often-invisible contributions of ecosystems visible and quantifiable, ökoszisztémaszámítás seeks to promote more sustainable resource management and ensure that the long-term health of ecosystems is considered in economic and social development. It is a tool for better understanding the interconnectedness between human well-being and the natural world.