In terms of the calculation of the ecological component (K),
ecological importance (C) is seen as having twice the weight
of current state (B) and therefore multiplied by 2. In order to
average the ecological importance (C) and the current state (B)
contribution, the value is divided by 3. Future impacts (E) are
added to this value as they are linked to and influence both the
current state (B) and ecological importance (C). The level of
available data (F) is also contextualised within the programme
with its addition to the equation.