Financial Implications table definitions
Cost saving of preserving ecosystem function = the cost saving of reduction in harm to ecosystem functions of implementing this measure (e.g. if the measure provides a large reduction in N losses the environment then this column would be ↓↓↓ = large saving)
Cost saving of preserving ecosystem function = Estimation of the cost savings and production benefits (i.e. in terms of fertiliser costs not lost to environment due to measure or reduced costs for abatement).
Cost saving of preserving ecosystem function = Estimation of capital cost for fixed equipment + labour cost for installation.
Cost saving of preserving ecosystem function = Capital cost divided over life of the investment + repairs per year + labour costs + fuel energy costs + cost of any change in livestock performance - cost savings and production benefits (not to include costs of outreach, education etc.).
↑↑↑ = high cost
↑↑ = medium cost
↑ = minimal cost
↓↓↓ = large saving
↓↓ = medium saving
↓ = minimal saving
↕ = will impact but change is variable depending on system
Indicator for the efficiency of the measure
↓↓↓ = large decrease (estimated range 60-100% change from reference system)
↓↓ = medium decrease (estimated range 30-59% change from reference system)
↓ = small decrease (estimated range 1-29% change from reference system)
↑↑↑ = large increase (estimated range 60-100% change from reference system))
↑↑ = medium increase (estimated range 30-59% change from reference system)
↑ = small increase (estimated range 1-29% change from reference system)
↕ = will impact but change is variable depending on system
