Forest EcoValue | D.1.3.2 - Methodological guidelines and tools to assess Forest Ecosystem Services and develop markets in Alpine communities

This deliverable provides step-by-step guidance on assessing the economic value of Forest Ecosystem Services (FES) and determining the conditions needed to develop successful business models in FES markets. It is designed for local application, especially within Living Labs.

The ZIP folder presents a suite of tools designed to support local Alpine communities in assessing and leveraging Forest Ecosystem Services (FES) through innovative business models. The tools include:

• Database of FES values Europe –  An excel file providing access to the direct value transfer tool, enabling approximate valuation for policy based on existing studies
• Multi-criteria approach_Survey – A survey, available in multiple languages (IT, ENG, FR, DE, SL) to evaluate private forest owners' management objectives and their impact on market and non-market FES
• Multi-criteria-approach_ROM –  A robust, multi-objective optimization model that uses survey data as input.
• Adapted Business Model Canvas (BMC) – An adapted BMC for creating FES-oriented business models in Living Labs, supporting local forest-based businesses in developing sustainable and profitable frameworks
• Stakeholder mapping matrix – A tool for mapping stakeholders and categorizing them by their level of influence and interest in the issue
• Problem definition canvas – A tool for visualizing problems by breaking them into causes and effects for clearer analysis and action planning
• Value proposition canvas – A tool which helps clearly explain how a business model creates value for certain target audiences that may show different needs and demands