Although the estimates presented in the report were only indicative, the figures still demonstrated the magnitude of the benefits provided by ecosystems and, in this case, the network of protected areas or Natura 2000. Among the prioritized actions is the effort to establish a coherent system for mapping and analyzing of the status and trend of biodiversity, including ecological, social and economic aspects. The development of such an integrated system takes place within the framework of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services) an initiative by the European Commission to support the Member States in the efforts to map and analyze their biodiversity and ecosystems, and to integrate the results into national policies and decision making.