On 31/03/2020 we concluded active implementation of LIFE EcosystemServices project – first LIFE project in Latvia fully works on ecosystem services topic.

The aim of LIFE EcosystemServices project is to promote application of ecosystems and their services assessment in spatial and nature conservation planning in Latvia.

Results of the project - elaborated methodologies, recommendations and tools can be used for ecosystem services assessment and sustainable planning in other coastal or inland areas of Latvia for.

LIFE EcosystemServices project team says thanks to all involved specialists in Latvia and abroad for cooperation and contribution.

Long-term investment of LIFE EcosystemServices project:

• methodology of assessment and mapping of ecosystem services  
• 22 indicators for ecosystem services assessment
• methodology and tool - Ecosystem Services Economic Valuation Model for ecosystem services economic valuation 
• Spatial Planning and Modelling tools
• ecosystem services assessment results used for updating planning documents – municipality level and nature management
• proposal for update of regulations on elaboration of nature management plans prepared - to include ecosystem services assessment as one of the obligatory requirements
• new site for environmental education and awareness raising in Saulkrasti  - Nature Design Park “White Dune – Saulkrasti”
• TOOLKIT for integration of ecosystem services approach into planning processes in Latvia
• diverse range of publications and other materials available on the ecosystem services topic.    

Layman’s report of the project is available HERE.