Valuation of Ecological Resources

Understanding different environmental management options is critical to performing accurate assessments and making sound decisions. This text examines various alternatives for determining the “value” of complex ecological resources. Several sections explain the underlying science of ecological valuation. Leading experts discusses how ecology, sociology, and economics influence environmental management decisions. Case studies demonstrate the utility of various information sets, tools, and analytical frameworks. This resource is suitable for self-study as well as for courses spanning industrial ecology, environmental management, risk assessment, policy, and strategies for sustainability and corporate responsibility.