This publication provides an explanation of the social benefits provided by wetlands in rural and urban areas, and a logical and straightforward way in which to quantify and compare the importance of individual wetlands in terms of their livelihood contribution.
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Turpie, J.K. 2009, “Wetland Valuation. Vol III. The Wetland Livelihood Value Index: A tool for the assessment of the livelihood value of wetlands” Wetland Health and Integrity Programme, Water Research Commission Report TT442/09, Pretori