Wetland Value Estimate Calculator
Estimate the annual ecosystem service value of a wetland based on area and per-hectare value estimates for flood control, water purification, and carbon storage.
hectares
USD/ha/yr
USD/ha/yr
USD/ha/yr
Total Annual Ecosystem Value
$800,000
Value per Hectare$8,000/ha/yr
Flood Control Total$400,000
Total Annual Ecosystem Value vs Wetland Area
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.
Example Calculation
A 100-hectare wetland with typical service values.
- 01Per-hectare total = $4,000 + $2,500 + $1,500 = $8,000/ha/yr
- 02Total annual value = 100 x $8,000 = $800,000/year
- 03Flood control portion = 100 x $4,000 = $400,000/year