Which step is not involved in mapping economic values of ecosystem services using the value transfer method?
A) establish a land cover typology
B) map land cover and associated ecosystem service values
C) elicit ecosystem service values perceived by the public
D) calculate total ecosystem service values by cover class

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The value transfer method involves collecting data on the economic value of ecosystem services in a specific area and transferring that value to a similar area that lacks data. The steps involved are: 
1) establish a land cover typology, 
2) map land cover and associated ecosystem service values, 
3) calculate total ecosystem service values by cover class, and 
4) transfer values to the target area. 
Eliciting ecosystem service values perceived by the public is not typically part of the value transfer method, as it focuses on economic values rather than perceptions or preferences.

Which Step Is Not Involved in Mapping Economic Values of Ecosystem