Resource description:
SynES is a database that was developed to synthesis site-specific biophysical and socio-economic information on ES. It allows a consistent integration of information by multiple users and from multiple sources. It is a flexible tool that can be used within an individual ES assessment/project or if desired for the integration of ES information from multiple assessments, projects and databases.
Author/Contact:
Ralf Seppelt: ralf.seppelt@ufz.de
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Requirements:
- To run SynES version 1.1 Microsoft Access is required. In case of increasing demand stand-alone version will be developed.
- The SynES application and guide is available on request.
Advantages:
- Facilitates synthesis work in ES assessment/project or across multiple assessments, projects and databases - Orientation for reporting: ‘blueprint protocol’ to report ES studies in a structured way, allowing for rigorous and efficient synthesis.
- Standardisation and links to already existing standards allows for a consistent integration of ES information by multiple user and from multiple sources. Easy to use interface.
- Extendable, due to user needs: SynES updates are in progress and it can be evolved in accordance to specific user requirements
Constraints:
- SynES version 1.1 runs only wih Microsoft Access
- SynES version 1.1 features only basic search and visualization functions
- Integration of entire new database in SynES version 1.1 is time consuming
Additional information:
SynES is available upon request, therefore, please contact Stefan Schmidt <stefan.schmidt@ufz.de>.
Seppelt R, Dormann CF, Eppink FV, Lautenbach S, Schmidt S. 2011. A quantitative review of ecosystem service studies: approaches, shortcomings and the road ahead. Journal of Applied Ecology 48:630–636.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2664.2010.01952.x
Licence:
- Free, no licence
Development stage:
- Early access - alpha phase