Supply of ecosystem services: physical and monetary, region

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Regions Ecosystemtypes In physical terms Provisioning Services Provision of arable & horticulture crops (x1000 tons) In monetary terms Provisioning Services Provision of arable & horticulture crops (mln euro)
The Netherlands Total 19,044 762
Total settlements, other artificial area
Settlement areas
Infrastructure
Total urban greenspace, recreation sites
Urban greenspace
Sports and recreation sites
Total cropland 19,044 762
Annual cropland 18,475 675
Permanent cropland 550 85
(Semi-)natural cropland 16 2
Unspecified cropland 2 0
Total grassland
Sown pastures and modified grassland
Natural and semi-natural grassland
Unspecified grassland
Total forest and woodland
Coniferous forest
Broadleaved forest
Mixed forest
Total heathland and inland sand areas
Heathland
Driftsand, freshwater beaches and oth...
Total inland wetlands
Bogs
Eutrophe and mesotrophe fens
Total rivers and canals
Total lakes and reservoirs
Total coastal beaches, dunes, wetlands
Coastal dunes and beaches
Coastal salt marshes
Total marine, estuaries and tidal areas
Noord-Nederland (LD) Total 5,792 119
Total settlements, other artificial area
Settlement areas
Infrastructure
Total urban greenspace, recreation sites
Urban greenspace
Sports and recreation sites
Total cropland 5,792 119
Annual cropland 5,784 118
Permanent cropland 2 0
(Semi-)natural cropland 4 0
Unspecified cropland 1 0
Total grassland
Sown pastures and modified grassland
Natural and semi-natural grassland
Unspecified grassland
Total forest and woodland
Coniferous forest
Broadleaved forest
Mixed forest
Total heathland and inland sand areas
Heathland
Driftsand, freshwater beaches and oth...
Total inland wetlands
Bogs
Eutrophe and mesotrophe fens
Total rivers and canals
Total lakes and reservoirs
Total coastal beaches, dunes, wetlands
Coastal dunes and beaches
Coastal salt marshes
Total marine, estuaries and tidal areas
Oost-Nederland (LD) Total 3,834 199
Total settlements, other artificial area
Settlement areas
Infrastructure
Total urban greenspace, recreation sites
Urban greenspace
Sports and recreation sites
Total cropland 3,834 199
Annual cropland 3,612 165
Permanent cropland 217 33
(Semi-)natural cropland 4 1
Unspecified cropland 0 0
Total grassland
Sown pastures and modified grassland
Natural and semi-natural grassland
Unspecified grassland
Total forest and woodland
Coniferous forest
Broadleaved forest
Mixed forest
Total heathland and inland sand areas
Heathland
Driftsand, freshwater beaches and oth...
Total inland wetlands
Bogs
Eutrophe and mesotrophe fens
Total rivers and canals
Total lakes and reservoirs
Total coastal beaches, dunes, wetlands
Coastal dunes and beaches
Coastal salt marshes
Total marine, estuaries and tidal areas
West-Nederland (LD) Total 5,264 278
Total settlements, other artificial area
Settlement areas
Infrastructure
Source: CBS.
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Table explanation


The data in this table represent various ecosystem services in the Netherlands, grouped into three categories: provisioning, regulating, and cultural services. These services are provided by ecosystems and demonstrate the economic use of nature. The ecosystem services are in most cases expressed in both physical and monetary terms, highlighting their value in both tangible and financial aspects.

The Natural Capital Accounts aim to map the relationship between nature, the economy, and human activities in a clear and internationally comparable way. CBS collaborates with Wageningen University (WUR) on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LVVN) to develop models, data, and maps that provide a spatial and as complete as possible picture of the current state of natural capital in the Netherlands. Ecosystem services form the foundation of this accounting system, representing the contributions of ecosystems to our economy and other human activities.

Data available from: 2016

Status of the figures:
The figures are provisional.
To ensure consistent time series, the entire time series is recalculated each year if necessary, incorporating the latest insights and sources.

When will new figures be available?
New figures are published annually in November.

Changes as of February 16th:
None, this English version of the ecosystem services table is new.

Description topics

In physical terms
Ecosysteem services expressed in physical units
Provisioning Services
Provisioning ecosystem services are the direct material benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as food production, timber extraction, and other tangible resources that come directly from natural environments. The harvest serves as a proxy for the contribution of ecosystem functions to crop growth.
Provision of arable & horticulture crops
The harvest of arable and horticultural crops, including ornamental plants. Ecosystem functions contribute to the growth of these crops, which are harvested for consumption or decorative use.
In monetary terms
Ecosystem services expressed in monetary units (euro)
Provisioning Services
Provisioning ecosystem services are the direct material benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as food production, timber extraction, and other tangible resources that come directly from natural environments. The harvest serves as a proxy for the contribution of ecosystem functions to crop growth.
Provision of arable & horticulture crops
The harvest of arable and horticultural crops, including ornamental plants. Ecosystem functions contribute to the growth of these crops, which are harvested for consumption or decorative use.