Forest ecosystem services and urban water supply : a PES framework for the Mumbai Metropolitan, India

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2014

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Department of Policy Studies, TERI University, New Delhi, IN

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Whereas old growth forests were observed to significantly increase water yield (p < 0.05 runoff coefficient) and improve water quality, disturbed mixed forests were observed to reduce runoff coefficient, and deteriorate observed water quality. The study generated information on key decision points that could facilitate Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in India with specific focus on urban water supplies and hydrological services of the forest. Deforestation-induced costs were almost completely attributable to increased water treatment costs. The research helped identify appropriate forest management practices, financing mechanisms, institutional arrangements and policy drivers that could promote an efficient PES mechanism.

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HYDROLOGY, INDIA, WATERSHED, FORESTRY ECONOMICS, WATER QUALITY, WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, WATER CONSERVATION, COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS, FOREST POLICY, FOREST RESOURCES, ECOSYSTEMS, DRINKING WATER, MUMBAI, FOREST CONSERVATION, SOUTH ASIA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/53058

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