Towards integrated mapping and assessment of ecosystems and their services in Bulgaria: The Central Balkan case study

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Introduction

Mapping and assessment of ecosystem services in Bulgaria

Review of ES mapping and assessment studies in Bulgaria
Methodological framework for mapping and assessment of ecosystems and their services in Bulgaria

Integrated ES assessment in the Central Balkan: Approaches and methods

Research and policy issues
- Case study area
- Policy context
- Data availability and application of a tiered approach
Mapping and assessment
- Identification and initial ES mapping
- Economic valuation at municipality level
- Biophysical mapping at watershed and town level
Integration and communication

Results

Identification and mapping of ecosystems and their services
Economic valuation of Karlovo Municipality
Biophysical mapping at watershed and town level
- Flood regulation mapping in Vidima Watershed
- Carbon storage mapping in the Town of Karlovo

Discussion and conclusions

Acknowledgements

References

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