Table 5 Potential benefits of the proposed ecological restoration project
Ecosystem services | Area (ha) | Unit value* ($/ha/yr) | Total value (2016 $1 million) | Total value (2020 $1 million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Climate regulation | 21.84 | 14,019.89 | 0.31 | 1.55 |
Waste treatment | 21.84 | 20,827.36 | 0.45 | 2.25 |
Coastline protection | 21.84 | 263,803.54 | 5.76 | 28.80 |
Air quality regulation | 21.84 | 12,552.46 | 0.27 | 1.35 |
Biodiversity protection | 21.84 | 25,579.76 | 0.56 | 2.80 |
Total | 7.35 | 36.75 |