INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS Introduction to the Tool Kit An introduction to the Project and the tool kit. Materials in the Tool Kit List of the materials in the tool kit. Project Summary Overview of the Communicating Ecosystem Services Project Getting Started Ideas to help identify presentation venues and key audiences. SUMMARY MATERIALS ON THE SPECIFIC SERVICES Fact Sheet Attractive one page summary that introduces the service. Developed for public dissemination. What You Can Do Fact Sheet A list of things that individuals can do to help maintain the service. Developed for public dissemination. Key Points Set of selected facts about the topic, written in language to appeal to a general audience. Pick and choose those appropriate for the audience. Science Summary An overview of the science behind the service.

BACKGROUND MATERIALS ON THE SPECIFIC SERVICES Resources and References List of people, organizations, videos, websites, publications, and other resource materials. Case Studies and Programs Case studies and information on related programs. Policy Overview Key legislation and administrative policy and programs. Presentation Aids Visual, literary and training resources for written or oral presentations.

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Ecosystem Services Fact Sheet One page summary of the general topic. Developed for public dissemination. Communicating with the Public Tip Sheet: Scientists Are From Mars — The Public from Venus Pointers on how to give a good presentation and things to do to engage the audience (service specific tips included). Communicating with the Media Tip Sheet Communicating with Legislative Policymakers Tip Sheet Valuation of Ecosystem Services (in development) Basic concepts on how people are assigning economic, political, and social values to ecosystem services. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (in development)

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