Conservation from use of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Abstract

This paper describes the two main approaches to modern conservation of species and habitats. It shows how the protection of species and habitats can be complemented by conservation through use of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The latter approach has socioeconomic advantages but is also more complex and requires new tools to assist its implementation. We show that appropriate tools are being developed, as concepts within international conventions and through design of an internet system for decisionsupport to all levels of society, from landmanager to national governments and beyond