Evaluation of ecosystem services of the Rhue Gorges in Cantal
Context
Highlighting the importance of natural spaces in Cantal to guide their protection
Classified as Natura 2000, the Gorges de la Rhue have been a preserved natural space rich in biodiversity. To meet the objectives of the National Strategy for Protected Areas, aiming for 30 % of the territory under protection, including 10 % under strong protection, the Departmental Directorate of Territories of Cantal wanted to study the possibility of implementing a protection status. The need focused on presenting quantitative data to advocate for the protection of the Gorges de la Rhue through an economic evaluation of the ecosystem services provided by the site.
service
An economic evaluation to reveal the value of the services provided
Vertigo Lab conducted an assessment of the pressures, threats, and uses on the site, then identified and characterized the ecosystem services. An economic evaluation of these services was carried out.
BENEFITS
Quantitative arguments to inform protection decisions
The mission provided a clear and objective view of the economic value of the benefits rendered, as well as highlighting services that were previously invisible or underestimated. It also provided robust arguments for advocacy and decision-making regarding the implementation of protection measures, as well as aligning stakeholders around a common quantitative basis.
The + Vertigo Lab
Economic expertise applied to ecosystem services was mobilized, with the capacity to change perceptions of the territory.
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