1、Monetising Eco-system ServicesForestry Australia-Forest Valuation SummitMelbourne,AustraliaMarch 2026Ross Hampton Chief Executive OfficerISFC Many different forestry systemsbut the same story everywhereThe same issues everywhereThe Forestry Natural Capital Project 18 forestry companies in 38 countri
2、esAgreeing(as close to possible)to standardised approaches to measuring and presenting 7 eco-system services by end of 2026(including biomass/fibre)Delivered by Capitals Coalition/Supported by TNFD www.is- What are Eco-System Services?Ecosystem services are the direct and indirect,often free,contrib
3、utions of ecosystems to human survival and quality of life.These benefits include clean air,fresh water,food,raw materials,climate regulation,pollination,and recreation.So what might be the foundations(voluntary or regulated)of Forestry Nature Markets?Foundation 1AGNOSTIC REGARDING FOREST SYSTEM(E.G
4、.INCLUDING MONOCULTURES)Foundation 2 AGNOSTIC REGARDING WHETHER THE LANDSCAPE IN QUESTION IS PRIMARILY CONSERVATION OR PRODUCTIONFoundation 3ACCEPTING OF THE SCIENCE THAT VARIOUS ECO-SYSTEM SERVICES OCCUR AT THE SAME TIME IN THE SAME PLACE Foundation 4 ACCEPTING OF THE FACT THAT FORESTRY COMPANIES ALREADY PRACTICE STEWARDSHIP/MAINTENANCE OF VALUABLE ECO-SYSTEM SERVICES(E.G.NOT ONLY IMPROVEMENT)Thank you