Valuation of ecosystem services of coconut types: framework and methodology development
Issue Date
6-2009
Abstract
Only marketed coconut previsioning ecosystem services have been the focus of coconut production program in the country. The contribution of coconut non-marketed regulatory, cultural and support services to the community well being and ecosystem health is not well appreciated. Framework and methodology in valuing the total economic value of ecosystem services for various coconut types were developed using available secondary information.
Analytical procedure on assessment and valuing of coconut ecosystem services was developed through extensive literature search, review of related materials and research data/information from Philippine Coconut Authority, workshops, and team/group discussions Provisioning coconut ecosystem service include food and fuel the regulatory ecosystem services consist of nutrient cycling, community diversity, soil conservation.
The total economic values of coconut ecosystem services and economic value of provisioning ecosystem services significantly differed among production options considered but not among coconut types. The economic value of regulatory ecosystem service differed significantly among coconut types
The developed methodology would be useful in identifying suitable coconut types in integrating ecological values of coconut for national replanting and coconut breeding programs.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Environmental Science and Management
ISSN
0119-1144
Volume
12
Issue
1
Page
68-78
Document Type
Article
College
School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
chart, tables
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Garcia, Jose Nestor M.; Aguilar, Edna A.; Sangalang, Juanito B.; Alcantara, Antonio J.; Habito, Raymundo Celestino F.; Medina, Charito P.; and Malayang, Ben S. III, "Valuation of ecosystem services of coconut types: framework and methodology development" (2009). Journal Article. 4189.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4189