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Land use change and economics of land degradation in the Baltic region
Изменение землепользования и экономика деградации земельных ресурсов в Балтийском регионе
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Abstract
In this paper, we adapt a new conceptual framework for the assessment of the economics of land degradation and sustainable land management to the Baltic region. The findings show that the problem of land degradation in the countries of the region is quite substantial, manifesting itself through redu... view more
In this paper, we adapt a new conceptual framework for the assessment of the economics of land degradation and sustainable land management to the Baltic region. The findings show that the problem of land degradation in the countries of the region is quite substantial, manifesting itself through reductions in the provision of land ecosystem services. Using a benefit transfer approach, the total economic value of these losses due to land degradation is estimated to be about 9 billion USD annually. On the other hand, we find that every dollar invested into restoring the degraded land ecosystems may return about 3 dollars in social gains after a 6-year period following the re-establishment of the higher value biome, making actions to address land degradation in the region both environmentally valuable and economically attractive.... view less
Keywords
rationing; agriculture; land use; Baltic region; land; environment; economic value
Classification
Ecology, Environment
Economic Sectors
Free Keywords
Bodendegradation
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 33-44
Journal
Baltic Region (2016) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2016-3-3
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed