Ecosystems

Information about ecosystems can be found in three ways: 

1. You can have a look at the Publication Database. This database provides information on all sorts of issues related to the valuation and financing of ecosystem services, including, but not specifically case-studies. If you would like to contribute publications on case studies, please click here to upload your document (for registered members only).

2. You can also have a look at our Case Study Database. This database provides access to all sorts of case-studies that can be found on this website. If you are looking for case studies on a specific NV&F topic, you can also use the various hyperlinks that are present on the Case Study Database folder. 

3. You can have a look in the list below on ecosystems of your interest. The various topics in the folder provide access to publications, relevant organisations and case studies. Please note that currently only the ones that are hyperlinked, are accessible. If you are interested in a type of ecosystem that currently does not hold any information and which you would like to manage, please contact Mrs. Mishka Stuip (mishka.stuip@fsd.nl).

We also challenge you to provide us information on any case studies that you are familiar with! You can either do this by placing the case study directly on the website or you can e-mail Mishka Stuip (mishka.stuip@fsd.nl).

Case Studies by Ecosystem Type

  • Open Ocean
  • Coral Reefs
  • Estuaries and Shelf Sea
  • Wetlands (general)
  • Tidal Marsh and Mangroves
  • Swamps and Floodplains
  • Lakes and Rivers
  • Tropical Forests
  • Temperate/Boreal Forest
  • Woodland and Shrubland
  • Grass/Rangelands
  • Tundra
  • Desert (Sand/Rock)
  • Cold Desert (Snow/Ice)
  • Cultivated Systems (Cropland and Aquaculture)
  • Small Landscape Elements
  • Note: The green marked Ecosystem Types currently hold information. If you are interested to manage one of the dormant topics, please send an e-mail to Mishka Stuip (mishka.stuip@fsd.nl).