Wetland Value Estimate Rechner — Formel

Valuing Wetland Ecosystem Services

Wetlands provide valuable services including flood mitigation, water filtration, carbon sequestration, and habitat for biodiversity.

Formula

Annual Value = Area (ha) x (Flood Control + Water Purification + Carbon Storage per ha)

Peer-reviewed estimates put wetland ecosystem services at $3,000-$15,000 per hectare per year, making wetlands among the most valuable ecosystems per unit area. Destroying wetlands means losing these free services permanently.

Lösungsbeispiel

A 100-hectare wetland with typical service values.

  1. Per-hectare total = $4,000 + $2,500 + $1,500 = $8,000/ha/yr
  2. Total annual value = 100 x $8,000 = $800,000/year
  3. Flood control portion = 100 x $4,000 = $400,000/year