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This research critiques the concept of ecosystem condition and advocates for the use of ecosystem valuation as a clearer framework.

Ecosystem valuation: Concept, criteria and terminology

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Furlaud et al. discuss ecosystem valuation, highlighting the need for clear criteria in ecological evaluations.

This research critiques the concept of ecosystem condition and advocates for the use of ecosystem valuation as a clearer framework.
Reviewed existing literature on ecosystem measurement and valuation.
Analyzed the implications of using 'condition' versus 'valuation' in ecosystem science.
Identified various criteria proposed for ecosystem valuation.
Ecosystem valuation is preferred for indicating social value judgments.
'Condition' may imply a singular objective measure, which can be misleading.
Several specific criteria for valuation, such as carbon storage and conservation of endangered species, should be clearly defined.

Westoby et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Furlaud et al. discuss ecosystem valuation, highlighting the need for clear criteria in ecological evaluations.

This research critiques the concept of ecosystem condition and advocates for the use of ecosystem valuation as a clearer framework.
Reviewed existing literature on ecosystem measurement and valuation.
Analyzed the implications of using 'condition' versus 'valuation' in ecosystem science.
Identified various criteria proposed for ecosystem valuation.
Ecosystem valuation is preferred for indicating social value judgments.
'Condition' may imply a singular objective measure, which can be misleading.
Several specific criteria for valuation, such as carbon storage and conservation of endangered species, should be clearly defined.

Westoby et al. (2026) studied this question.

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