Economic valuation of ecosystem services
The day will be in french
Economic valuation of ecosystem services
Le 19 November 2025 - Gembloux
What are the services provided by our forests worth?
Forests produce wood... but not only wood. They also play a fundamental role in carbon sequestration, climate regulation and the water cycle. They provide a pleasant environment and contribute to the attractiveness of the region for tourists, they shelter biodiversity, contribute to the good health of the population and many other things besides. Is it possible to estimate the economic value of all these services provided by the forest? And if these services have an economic value, how are they remunerated? To answer these questions, we will benefit from the combined views of economist Frédéric Gaspart, Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Bioengineering and Earth & Life Institute (UCLouvain), and ecologist Marc Dufrêne, Professor of Ecology at Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (ULiège). Their presentations will be followed by a debate with the audience.
Speakers
- Professor Marc Dufrêne, ULiège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
- Professor Frédéric Gaspart, UCLouvain
- Nicolas Dassonville, RFSB
Programme
| 19h00 | Welcome and introduction of speakers |
| 19h15 | The concept of ecosystem services and how to evaluate non-commercial ecosystem services economically (Pr. Frédéric Gaspart) |
| 19h45 | Ecosystem services in forests: how can their assessment influence management options? The example of the Sivry-Rance municipal forest (Pr. Marc Durfrêne) |
| 20h15 | Debate: if ecosystem services have an economic value, who pays, who is paid and how? |
| 20h45 | A glass of friendship |
Practical information and prices
MEETING PLACE
It will be sent to you in the confirmation letter.
Organisational costs
- RFSB member (and family): 20€ /person
- Non-member of RSFB: 40€ /person
Registration
Registration before 17 November 2025
The day will be in french
