Valor serviços ecossistêmicos
- Created by
- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
- Reviewed by
- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
Formula
Floresta $5k, Pântano $10k, Campo $2k/ha
About this calculator
The ecosystem service value calculator estimates the annual financial impact per hectare of different biomes using global averages: forests ($5,000/ha/year), wetlands ($10,000/ha/year), and grasslands ($2,000/ha/year). It quantifies benefits like carbon capture, water purification, and erosion prevention, making the true cost of environmental degradation more visible in economic terms.
To use the tool, select an ecosystem type and input the area in hectares. The result shows the annual value generated by that biome. It's helpful for conservation projects, project licensing, or public policy, as it translates natural benefits into understandable economic metrics for decision-makers.
This model has limitations: the values are global averages and don't account for local variations like biodiversity, vegetation density, or human activities. For higher accuracy, adjust results with regional studies, especially in areas with atypical climate or socio-economic conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Why do ecosystem values vary so much?
Each biome provides different services: wetlands, for example, store more carbon and purify water better than open fields, justifying higher values.
Are these data specific to Brazil?
No, the values are global averages based on international studies, but may require regional adjustments for better accuracy.
How can results be applied in real decisions?
Compare ecosystem service values with degradation costs to evaluate whether preserving or restoring critical areas is economically viable.
Does the calculation include all natural services?
No, the values represent a simplified model. Ecosystems provide cultural and social services that aren't quantified numerically here.