Economic value of wetlands

i) Source of food (fish, fruits, vegetables, etc)
ii) Sources of water (domestic, agricultural, industrial)
iii) Energy production (hydro power generation, firewood, etc)
iv) Transport and communication (boating, canoeing, etc)
v) Religious and cultural significance (shrines, performance of rites/rituals, etc
vi) Source of medicinal plants
vii) Tourism and recreation (eco-tourism, sport fishing, bird watching, etc)
viii) Grazing grounds (pastures, fodder, water for animals, etc)
ix) Soil and minerals (brick making, pottery, mining, etc)
x) Source of employment through economic activities leading to improved livelihoods

Questions

1. List down the economic values of wetlands within your locality.
2. Quantify the economic value of the local wetlands.