This case study explores the different economic and social benefits (i.e. ecosystem services) Natura 2000 sites have to offer. It demonstrates how the Toolkit for Assessing Socio-economic Benefits of Natura 2000 (developed by IEEP for the European Commission) can be used in practise.

• Assessing Socio-economic Benefits of Natura 2000 – a Case Study on the ecosystem services provided by Oaş-Gutâi Plateau and Igniş site, Maramures, Romania. PDF 885.8 KB