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6.1.1 Slides
6.1.1 Slides
Module 6
6.1.1 Modeling Ecosystem Services with InVEST
Dr Adrian L. Vogl (Natural Capital Project, Stanford University)
INVEST ATTRIBUTES
o Simple models
o Applicable across the globe
o Requires easily-available data
o Flexible scale
o Relevant to many kinds of decisions
o Biophysical and economic outputs
o Allows multi-service assessment
o Free and open source
Production function models
changes in ecosystems →
changes in ecosystem services →
changes in benefits to people
AN ITERATIVE
PROJECT CYCLE
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES ASSESSMENT
Define Generate
Partnership, Compile Baselines &
Roles & Data
Objectives Scenarios
How much will ES
delivery change with
AN ITERATIVE Outcomes
Assess different scenarios (of
investment, land use
Dam 1
Dam 2
Dam 3
0 - 1.5
1.5 - 3.0
3.0 - 4.5
4.5 - 6.0
6.0 - 7.5
DO I NEED A GIS?
To run InVEST: NO