Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Carbon sequestration; Capturing fine dust- PM10; Ground water infiltration or recharge |
Value Original |
76,158 BDT/ha/yr |
Valuation Method |
Damage Cost Avoided , Market Price , Value Transfer |
Value Year |
2020 |
Reference |
Jalal, M.A.H.S., Haider, M.R., Melon, M., Rahman, M.M., Alam, S., Alam, SMR, Hossain, M.K., & Hossain, M.A. (2020). Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Baraiyadhala National Park, Bangladesh (Bulletin 05; p. 90). Forest Economics Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fuelwood, Broom grass, Bamboo, Sungrass, Biochemicals
-Medicinal plants and plant parts, Potential timber harvest |
Value Original |
50,103 BDT/ha/yr |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2020 |
Reference |
Jalal, M.A.H.S., Haider, M.R., Melon, M., Rahman, M.M., Alam, S., Alam, SMR, Hossain, M.K., & Hossain, M.A. (2020). Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Baraiyadhala National Park, Bangladesh (Bulletin 05; p. 90). Forest Economics Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Timber, Other Raw materials- Bamboo, Brooms, Fuel wood, Leaves, Fodder, NTFPs [food only!]- Fruits, Biochemicals- Medicinal plants, Food- Fish |
Value Original |
54784 million BDT/year |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2019 |
Reference |
GoB (2019), Tree and forest resources of Bangladesh: Report on the Bangladesh Forest Inventory. Forest
Department, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People’s Republic
of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest , Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Timber, Other Raw materials- Bamboo, Poles, Brooms, Fuel wood, Leaves, Fodder, NTFPs [food only!]- Fruits, Biochemicals- Medicinal plants, Food- Plants / vegetable food (Mushroom), Fish |
Value Original |
17851 million BDT/year |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
GoB (2019), Tree and forest resources of Bangladesh: Report on the Bangladesh Forest Inventory. Forest
Department, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People’s Republic
of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
C-sequestration |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Abdullah-Al-Mamun, M. M., Masum, K. M., Raihan Sarker, A. H. M., & Mansor, A. (2017). Ecosystem services assessment using a valuation framework for the Bangladesh Sundarbans: Livelihood contribution and degradation analysis. Journal of Forestry Research, 28(1), 1–13. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
C-sequestration |
Value Original |
US$ 326 Million |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
2009 |
Reference |
Barua, S. K., & Haque, S. M. S. (2013). Soil characteristics and carbon sequestration potentials of vegetation in degraded hills of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Land Degradation & Development, 24(1), 63-71. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
NTFPs, Fuelwood |
Value Original |
BDT 2118.75 per month. |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2009 |
Reference |
Mukul, S. A., Herbohn, J., Rashid, A. Z. M. M., & Uddin, M. B. (2014). Comparing the effectiveness of forest law enforcement and economic incentives to prevent illegal logging in Bangladesh. International Forestry Review, 16(3), 363-375. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Carbon sequestration |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Barua, S. K., & Haque, S. M. S. (2013). Soil characteristics and carbon sequestration potentials of vegetation in degraded hills of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Land Degradation & Development, 24(1), 63-71. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Carbon sequestration |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Barua, S. K., & Haque, S. M. S. (2013). Soil characteristics and carbon sequestration potentials of vegetation in degraded hills of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Land Degradation & Development, 24(1), 63-71. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Carbon sequestration |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Barua, S. K., & Haque, S. M. S. (2013). Soil characteristics and carbon sequestration potentials of vegetation in degraded hills of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Land Degradation & Development, 24(1), 63-71. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
NTFPs, Fuelwood. |
Value Original |
BDT 2521.43 per month. |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2009 |
Reference |
Mukul, S. A., Herbohn, J., Rashid, A. Z. M. M., & Uddin, M. B. (2014). Comparing the effectiveness of forest law enforcement and economic incentives to prevent illegal logging in Bangladesh. International Forestry Review, 16(3), 363-375. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fuel wood and charcoal, Plants/ vegetable food- Betel Leaf and betel nut and agriculture |
Value Original |
BDT 8750 per month from Betel Leaf and betel nut, BDT 1054 per month from trees and BDT 263 per month from agriculture |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2003 |
Reference |
Nath, T. K., Makoto, I., Islam, M. J., & Kabir, M. A. (2003). The Khasia tribe of northeastern Bangladesh: their socio-economic status, hill farming practices and impacts on forest conservation. Forests, trees and livelihoods, 13(4), 297-311. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fish, NTFPs- Honey, Beewax, Timber, Fuelwood, Other Raw- Golpata |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Abdullah-Al-Mamun, M. M., Masum, K. M., Raihan Sarker, A. H. M., & Mansor, A. (2017). Ecosystem services assessment using a valuation framework for the Bangladesh Sundarbans: Livelihood contribution and degradation analysis. Journal of Forestry Research, 28(1), 1–13. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Plants / vegetable food- Pineapple,Ginger,Paddy,Papaya,Pumpkin,Mustard, Raw materials- Timber |
Value Original |
US$ 23369 |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2006 |
Reference |
Alam, M., Furukawa, Y., & Harada, K. (2010). Agroforestry as a sustainable landuse option in degraded tropical forests: A study from Bangladesh. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 12(2), 147–158. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
, Trees outside forest
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fuelwood and charcoal, Timber, Other Raw- Bamboo, Other food- Fruits |
Value Original |
Fruits US$83.6, Timber US$36.3, Fuel US$71.9, Bamboo US$53.5 |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2012 |
Reference |
Alam, M. (2012). Valuation of Tangible Benefits of a Homestead Agoforestry System: A Case Study from Bangladesh. Human Ecology, 40: 639–645. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Physical and chemical properties like moisture content, porosity, particle density, organic matter, maximum water holding capacity, field capacity and bulk density of bushy forest soil. |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Chowdhury, M. S. H., Halim, M. A., Biswas, S., Haque, S. S., Muhammed, N., & Koike, M. (2007). Comparative evaluation of physical properties in soils of orange orchard and bushy forest in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Banglandesh. Journal of Forestry Research, 18(3), 245-248. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fuel wood and biomass fuels (tree leaves) for cooking purposes |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Chowdhury, M. S. H., Koike, M., Akther, S., & Miah, D. (2011). Biomass fuel use, burning technique and reasons for the denial of improved cooking stoves by Forest User Groups of Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary, Bangladesh. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 18(1), 88-97. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Soil loss components from fallowed Jhum area sub-watershed CJ: sedimentation in stilling basin (SB), suspended sediment passing the outlet weir (Sw), sediment yield (Sy), sedimentation in the natural depositional area upstream of the gauging station (SD), upland soil loss (Au) |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Gafur, A., Jensen, J. R., Borggaard, O. K., & Petersen, L. (2003). Runoff and losses of soil and nutrients from small watersheds under shifting cultivation (Jhum) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of Hydrology, 17. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Soil loss components from fallowed Jhum area sub-watershed MP: sedimentation in stilling basin (SB), suspended sediment passing the outlet weir (Sw), and sediment yield (Sy), sedimentation in the natural depositional area upstream of the gauging station (SD), upland soil loss (Au) |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Gafur, A., Jensen, J. R., Borggaard, O. K., & Petersen, L. (2003). Runoff and losses of soil and nutrients from small watersheds under shifting cultivation (Jhum) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of Hydrology, 17. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Soil loss components from fallowed Jhum area sub-watershed CJ: sedimentation in stilling basin (SB), suspended sediment passing the outlet weir (Sw), and sediment yield (Sy) |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Gafur, A., Jensen, J. R., Borggaard, O. K., & Petersen, L. (2003). Runoff and losses of soil and nutrients from small watersheds under shifting cultivation (Jhum) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of Hydrology, 17. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Soil loss components from fallowed Jhum area sub-watershed MP: sedimentation in stilling basin (SB), suspended sediment passing the outlet weir (Sw), and sediment yield (Sy) |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Gafur, A., Jensen, J. R., Borggaard, O. K., & Petersen, L. (2003). Runoff and losses of soil and nutrients from small watersheds under shifting cultivation (Jhum) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of Hydrology, 17. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Soil loss components from fallowed
Jhum area sub-watershed FJ: sedimentation in stilling basin (SB), suspended sediment passing the outlet weir (Sw), and sediment yield (Sy), sedimentation
in the natural depositional area upstream of the
gauging station (SD), upland soil loss (Au) |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Gafur, A., Jensen, J. R., Borggaard, O. K., & Petersen, L. (2003). Runoff and losses of soil and nutrients from small watersheds under shifting cultivation (Jhum) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of Hydrology, 17. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Soil loss components from fallowed
Jhum area sub-watershed FJ in year 2000: sedimentation in stilling basin (SB), suspended sediment passing the outlet weir (Sw), and sediment yield (Sy) |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Gafur, A., Jensen, J. R., Borggaard, O. K., & Petersen, L. (2003). Runoff and losses of soil and nutrients from small watersheds under shifting cultivation (Jhum) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of Hydrology, 17. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest , Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Recreation |
Value Original |
US$ 583 per ha per year |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2017 |
Reference |
Barua, S. K., Boscolo, M., & Animon, I. (2020). Valuing forest-based ecosystem services in Bangladesh: Implications for research and policies. Ecosystem Services, 42, 101069. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Timber, Fuel wood |
Value Original |
US$ 159 per ha per year |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2017 |
Reference |
Barua, S. K., Boscolo, M., & Animon, I. (2020). Valuing forest-based ecosystem services in Bangladesh: Implications for research and policies. Ecosystem Services, 42, 101069. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Recreation |
Value Original |
US$ 235 per ha per year |
Valuation Method |
Value Transfer , Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2017 |
Reference |
Barua, S. K., Boscolo, M., & Animon, I. (2020). Valuing forest-based ecosystem services in Bangladesh: Implications for research and policies. Ecosystem Services, 42, 101069. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Coastal forest , Fish polyculture in ponds in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fish- shrimp, crab, white
mullet, barramundi, and white pomfret |
Value Original |
BDT 105,293 |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2019 |
Reference |
Basu, S., & Roy, A. (2021). An economic assessment of fish polyculture as an adaptation strategy against environmental change in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 78(1), 105–116. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fuelwood, Other raw materials- Grass |
Value Original |
US$20 per month per household |
Valuation Method |
Group Valuation |
Value Year |
2019 |
Reference |
Bhuiyan, M. S., Islam, S., Haque, M. M. U., Aktar, S., & Ahmed, R. (2021). Evaluating capital assets in governing protected area co-management in the Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary, Bangladesh. International Forestry Review, 23(1), 16-28. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Mangrove plantations in Bangladesh have contributed to coastal land stabilization and erosion control, an important ecosystem service in light of expected SLR and increased intensity of tropical storm surges due to climate change. |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Chow, J. (2018). Mangrove management for climate change adaptation and sustainable development in coastal zones. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 37(2), 139-156. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Carbon sequestration by four major wetland tree species. |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Chowdhury, T., Rashid, A. M., & Tipu, M. T. K. Biomass and Carbon Estimation of the Four Major Tree Species in Ratargul Swamp Forest, Bangladesh. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Tourism |
Value Original |
BDT 75,872 per ha |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2020 |
Reference |
Jalal, M.A.H.S., Haider, M.R., Melon, M., Rahman, M.M., Alam, S., Alam, SMR, Hossain, M.K., & Hossain, M.A. (2020). Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Baraiyadhala National Park, Bangladesh (Bulletin 05; p. 90). Forest Economics Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
supporting |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Biodiversity protection |
Value Original |
BDT 40,980 per ha per year |
Valuation Method |
Value Transfer |
Value Year |
2020 |
Reference |
Jalal, M.A.H.S., Haider, M.R., Melon, M., Rahman, M.M., Alam, S., Alam, SMR, Hossain, M.K., & Hossain, M.A. (2020). Valuation of Ecosystem Services in Baraiyadhala National Park, Bangladesh (Bulletin 05; p. 90). Forest Economics Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
On average each year 80,375 tourists visited Sundarbans, of which 98% were domestic and 2% were foreigners. |
Value Original |
US$ 42,000 per year during the period of 2001–2002 to 2009–2010. |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2010 |
Reference |
Uddin, Md. S., de Ruyter van Steveninck, E., Stuip, M., & Shah, M. A. R. (2013). Economic valuation of provisioning and cultural services of a protected mangrove ecosystem: A case study on Sundarbans Reserve Forest, Bangladesh. Ecosystem Services, 5, 88–93 |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , CHT hill forest , Sal forest , Sylhet hill , Coastal forest , Village Forest
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
N/A |
Value Original |
BDT 19518 per year (USD 231.4 per year) |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Henry, M., Iqbal, Z., Johnson, K., Akhter, M., Costello, L., Scott, C., ... & Saint-André, L. (2021). A multi-purpose National Forest Inventory in Bangladesh: design, operationalisation and key results. Forest Ecosystems, 8(1), 1-22. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Tourism |
Value Original |
144832 in US$ |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Islam, M. M., & Hossain, M. M. (2017). Community dependency on the ecosystem services from the Sundarbans mangrove wetland in Bangladesh. In: Prusty B., Chandra R., Azeez P. (eds) Wetland Science (pp. 301-316). Springer, New Delhi. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Tourism |
Value Original |
14588 US$ |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2002 |
Reference |
Islam, M. M., & Hossain, M. M. (2017). Community dependency on the ecosystem services from the Sundarbans mangrove wetland in Bangladesh. In: Prusty B., Chandra R., Azeez P. (eds) Wetland Science (pp. 301-316). Springer, New Delhi. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fish, NTFPs (Food only), Timber, other raw materials, fuel wood. |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2002 |
Reference |
Islam, M. M., & Hossain, M. M. (2017). Community dependency on the ecosystem services from the Sundarbans mangrove wetland in Bangladesh. In: Prusty B., Chandra R., Azeez P. (eds) Wetland Science (pp. 301-316). Springer, New Delhi. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fish, NTFPs(Food only), Timber, Other raw materials, Fuel wood. |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Islam, M. M., & Hossain, M. M. (2017). Community dependency on the ecosystem services from the Sundarbans mangrove wetland in Bangladesh. In: Prusty B., Chandra R., Azeez P. (eds) Wetland Science (pp. 301-316). Springer, New Delhi. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Other raw materials- Golpata, Goran, Keora, Hargoza, Baen, Passur, Food- Fish (Aquaculture) |
Value Original |
For Aquaculture- 183000 BDT, for golpata and goran- 22750 BDT, for keora- 50000 BDT, for Hargoza- 30000 BDT, for Baen- 60000 BDT, for Passur- 80000 BDT |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2018 |
Reference |
Kabir, M. H., & Baten, M. A. (2019). Community Mangrove Aqua-Silviculture (CMAS Culture): An Innovation and Climate Resilient Practice by the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Dependent Rural Communities of Bangladesh. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 9(1), 1-16. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
NTFPs [food only!]- Honey, Fish, Other Raw Material- Nipa palm, Other food- Crab |
Value Original |
EUR 587.7 for Fishermen, EUR 567.2 for Crab catcher, EUR 333.9 for Honey collector. EUR 701.4 for Nypa palm collector |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2013 |
Reference |
Getzner, M., & Islam, M. S. (2013). Natural resources, livelihoods, and reserve management: a case study from Sundarbans mangrove forests, Bangladesh. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 8(1), 75-87. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
, Urban park
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Recreation |
Value Original |
0.84 Million USD/Year |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Haider, M. Z., Hossain, T., Siddiqui, O. I., & Islam, M. S. (2018). Economic valuation of the tourist spots in Bangladesh. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 8(1), 42-64. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fish- Capture fishery, NTFPs [food only!], Fuelwood and charcoal- Fuel energy, Fodder |
Value Original |
For provisioning services, households obtained important monetary benefits annually from capture fishery (US$ 976 per ha), fuel energy (US$ 80 per ha), honey (US$ 53 per ha) and fodder (US$ 26 per ha) |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Rahman, M. M., Jiang, Y., & Irvine, K. (2018). Assessing wetland services for improved development decision-making: a case study of mangroves in coastal Bangladesh. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 26(4), 563-580. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Other food- Rice, Maize, Ginger, Turmeric, Chilli, Linseed, Arum, Cassava, Aubergine, Snake gourd, Beans, Cucumber, Marfa, Khira, Other Raw materials-Cotton |
Value Original |
11,730+680.54 TK./ha per Medium landholders |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2002 |
Reference |
Nath, T. K., Inoue, M., & Chakma, S. (2005). Shifting cultivation (jhum) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh: examining its sustainability, rural livelihood and policy implications. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 3(2), 130-142. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
NTFPs [food only!]- Mainly horticultural products, rice, vegetables, and spices |
Value Original |
Tk 16500 per farmer |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2002 |
Reference |
Nath, T. K., Inoue, M., & Myant, H. L. A. (2005). Small-scale agroforestry for upland community development: a case study from Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh. Journal of Forest Research, 10(6), 443-452. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
supporting |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Biodiversity protection- natural regeneration rate |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
|
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Rahman, M. M., Mahmud, M. A. A., & Ahmed, F. U. (2017). Restoration of degraded forest ecosystem through non-forestry livelihood supports: experience from the Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in Bangladesh. Forest science and technology, 13(3), 109-115. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
, Urban park
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Recreation |
Value Original |
0.68 Million USD/Year |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Haider, M. Z., Hossain, T., Siddiqui, O. I., & Islam, M. S. (2018). Economic valuation of the tourist spots in Bangladesh. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 8(1), 42-64. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fish (capture fishery- Crabs, Shrimp fry, Shrimp and fish), NTFPs [food only!]- honey, Fuelwood (fuel energy), Fodder |
Value Original |
US$ 1135 per ha |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Rahman, M. M., Jiang, Y., & Irvine, K. (2018). Assessing wetland services for improved development decision-making: a case study of mangroves in coastal Bangladesh. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 26(4), 563-580. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
, Urban park
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Recreation |
Value Original |
0.06 Million USD/Year |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Haider, M. Z., Hossain, T., Siddiqui, O. I., & Islam, M. S. (2018). Economic valuation of the tourist spots in Bangladesh. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 8(1), 42-64. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
, Urban park
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Recreation |
Value Original |
0.29 Million USD/Year |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Haider, M. Z., Hossain, T., Siddiqui, O. I., & Islam, M. S. (2018). Economic valuation of the tourist spots in Bangladesh. International Journal of Tourism Policy, 8(1), 42-64. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Recreation |
Value Original |
55,694,173 Tk/Year |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2012 |
Reference |
Kawsar, M. H., Abdullah-Al-Pavel, M., Uddin, M. B., Rahman, S. A., Abdullah-Al-Mamun, M., Hassan, S. B., ... & Abdul-Wadud, M. (2015). Quantifying recreational value and the functional relationship between travel cost and visiting national park. International Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 1(3), 84-89. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Plants/ vegetable food- Pineapple, Lemon, and Banana agroforestry under participatory and private management . |
Value Original |
N/A |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2010 |
Reference |
Kibria, M. G., & Saha, N. (2011). Analysis of existing agroforestry practices in Madhupur Sal forest: an assessment based on ecological and economic perspectives. Journal of Forestry Research, 22(4), 533-542. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Tourism |
Value Original |
US$ 114900 per year for total area. |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2018 |
Reference |
Al, M. A., Akter, S., Raihan, A. H. M., & Mohammad, K. (2021). Ecosystem Services Assessment of Mangrove Forest in a Coastal Island of Bangladesh. Journal of Forests, 8(1), 88-98. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Coastal forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Fish, Timber |
Value Original |
US$ 418257749 for fish and timber from the total area |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2018 |
Reference |
Al, M. A., Akter, S., Raihan, A. H. M., & Mohammad, K. (2021). Ecosystem Services Assessment of Mangrove Forest in a Coastal Island of Bangladesh. Journal of Forests, 8(1), 88-98. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
CHT hill forest ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Plants/vegetable food, NTFPs (fruits), Other forest products, Timber, Fuelwood, Biochemicals (Medicinal plants). |
Value Original |
11255.53 BDT/Year/Household. |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2009 |
Reference |
Miah, D., Chakma, S., Koike, M., & Muhammed, N. (2012). Contribution of forests to the livelihood of the Chakma community in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Journal of forest research, 17(6), 449-457. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , Wetland
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Erosion prevention, Storm protection |
Value Original |
For storm protection US$ 13 per ha and for erosion control US$ 2 per ha |
Valuation Method |
Contingent Valuation |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Rahman, M. M., Jiang, Y., & Irvine, K. (2018). Assessing wetland services for improved development decision-making: a case study of mangroves in coastal Bangladesh. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 26(4), 563-580. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
supporting |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans , Wetland
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Habitat for fish breeding and nursery services |
Value Original |
US$ 9 per ha |
Valuation Method |
Contingent Valuation |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Rahman, M. M., Jiang, Y., & Irvine, K. (2018). Assessing wetland services for improved development decision-making: a case study of mangroves in coastal Bangladesh. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 26(4), 563-580. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Food- Fish, Crabs, NTFPs [food only!]- Honey, Raw Materials- Timber, Fuelwood, Thatching Materials, Wax |
Value Original |
US$744,000 per year 744,000 per year during financial year 2001– 2002 to 2009–2010 |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
N/A |
Reference |
Uddin, Md. S., de Ruyter van Steveninck, E., Stuip, M., & Shah, M. A. R. (2013). Economic valuation of provisioning and cultural services of a protected mangrove ecosystem: A case study on Sundarbans Reserve Forest, Bangladesh. Ecosystem Services, 5, 88–93. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
cultural |
Forest Zone |
Sylhet hill , semi-evergreen
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
LNP is famous for ecotourism, where tourists come all over the year, with the majority comes during the winter. LNP is extensively used by the visitors for seeing trees and landscapes, wildlife-watching and
enjoying fresh weather of nature. |
Value Original |
Taka 476.44 million per annum |
Valuation Method |
Travel Cost |
Value Year |
2019 |
Reference |
Saha, N., & Mukul, S. A. (2021). Visitor’s willingness to pay for cultural ecosystem services in Bangladesh: An assessment for Lawachara National Park, a biodiversity hotspot. |
|
Ecosystem Class |
regulating |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
The storm-protection value of the Sundarban |
Value Original |
USD 543.3 million |
Valuation Method |
Damage Cost Avoided |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
Sarker, A. R., Nobi, M. N., Røskaft, E., Chivers, D. J., & Suza, M. (2020). Value of the Storm-Protection Function of Sundarban Mangroves in Bangladesh. Journal of Sustainable Development, 13(3). |
|
Ecosystem Class |
provisioning |
Forest Zone |
Sunderbans ,
|
Sub Ecosystem All Text |
Timber, Other Raw materials- Bamboo, Poles, Brooms, Fuel wood, Leaves, Fodder, NTFPs [food only!]- Fruits, Spices, Biochemicals- Medicinal plants, Food- Fish, Shrimp, Crab |
Value Original |
18908 million BDT/year |
Valuation Method |
Market Price |
Value Year |
2015 |
Reference |
GoB (2019), Tree and forest resources of Bangladesh: Report on the Bangladesh Forest Inventory. Forest
Department, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of the People’s Republic
of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
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