Building scenarios for ecosystem services tools: Developing a methodology for efficient engagement with expert stakeholders

Futures

Volumn 81, Issue , 2016, Pages 68-80

  Berg, Chelsea ^a   Rogers, Shannon ^a   Mineau, Madeleine ^b  

^a PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE   (United States)

Author keywords

Conservation; Development; Ecosystem services; Expert stakeholders; Future scenarios; InVEST scenario generator tool

Indexed keywords

CONSERVATION PLANNING; DECISION MAKING; ECOSYSTEM SERVICE; FUTURE PROSPECT; LAND COVER; METHODOLOGY; PLANNING PROCESS; STAKEHOLDER; TRADE-OFF;

EID: 84953791411     PISSN: 00163287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.futures.2015.10.014     Document Type: Article

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