Handbook of field protocols for using REFA methods to approximate ecosystem functions - Version 1.0

Abstract

Rapid ecosystem function assessment (REFA) methods have been proposed as a fast, easy, and cost-efficient solution to approximate ecosystem functions in a standardized way. While REFA has already been applied, no systematic and detailed description of the field protocols and implementation of the method is currently available. This handbook summarizes the details of applying REFA methods for measurements of ecosystem functions in the field.