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The study aims to analyze the methodologies used for valuing forest ecosystem services (FES) and identify research gaps.

August 9, 2026Small-scale ForestryOpen Access

Valuing Forest Ecosystem Services: A Global Systematic Review of Methods, Trends, and Gaps (2001–2025)

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Systematic review assesses forest ecosystem services valuation methods, highlighting trends and gaps globally.

The study aims to analyze the methodologies used for valuing forest ecosystem services (FES) and identify research gaps.
Conducted a systematic literature review of 129 peer-reviewed articles from 2001 to 2025
Analyzed empirical studies and reviews to assess methodological strengths and limitations
Examined spatial distribution of research in regions such as Asia and Europe, while identifying underrepresented areas.
FES valuation has steadily increased over the past 25 years with greater methodological diversification.
Research is predominantly focused in Asia and Europe, with key tropical and boreal regions underrepresented.
Many important themes like forest disservices and disaster risk reduction are inadequately addressed.

Fang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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