The focus of these studies lies on provisioning ecosystem services, including agricultural products, wild food, fish, oyster, fuels, material for construction, honey, medicinal plants, etc. In this presentation we will describe the results of the review, and we will identify practical challenges which limit the development of an effective uptake of ecosystem services research in Benin. We advocate for capacity development of stakeholders (researchers, park managers, local communities) in research and sustainable use; and we recommend the development and use of ES assessment tools that are adapted to local contexts.