Natural Capital in B.C.’s Lower Mainland: Valuing the Benefits from Nature

Published by: David Suzuki Foundation and partners
Authored by: Sara Wilson
Partners: Pacific Parklands Foundation
ISBN: 978-1-897375-34-1

Cities Eco-assets, British Columbia, Protecting coastal waters, Water systems, Land use, Economics, Natural capital, Forests

This report examines the extent of natural capital — forests, fields, wetlands and waterways — in B.C.’s Lower Mainland region and estimates non-market economic values for some of the benefits these ecosystems provide. The intent of the report is to provide a preliminary assessment of these ecosystem service benefits to better inform future discussion about how to protect and restore the region’s precious natural capital and ensure a sustainable future.