This publication aims to provide practical advice on how to cost the conservation of biodiversity in the UK through the maintenance, restoration and re-creation of key habitats. The work was commissioned by the Department of the Environment.

Part 1 Theoretical and practical considerations: introduction
key ecological concepts in determining targets and priorities for biodiversity conservation
the use of ecological and economic criteria for the determination of targets and priorities for biodiversity conservation
measuring the costs of conservation
practical considerations in costing habitat conservation. Part 2 Case studies.