This literature review is a survey of research that has been conducted on the economic benefits of specific on-farm actions to improve biodiversity. It was conducted by the University of Alberta, by Violet Muringai and Dr. Ellen Goddard. The literature review cites a number of studies in Canada and outside of Canada that can inform farmers and their organizations of the benefits of specific actions to enhance on-farm biodiversity.
For the main literature review see: Economic_benefits_of_biodiversity_FINAL_main.pdf
The CRSC is grateful to the Western Grains Research Foundation for funding this literature review.
To access the Appendix to the literature review, see: Economic_benefits_of_biodiversity_FINAL_appendix.pdf