Ecosystem Services – Flashcards
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Ecosystem Services
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Services provided by the natural world that benefit people.
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Four Ecosystem services
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Supporting, provisioning, regulating & cultural.
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Supporting services
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The natural processes that maintain other ecosystem services.
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Examples of Supporting services
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Soil formation, habitat, nutrient & water cycling.
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Provisioning services
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Goods or products obtained from the natural world.
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Examples of provisioning services
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Food, fuel, raw materials, freshwater & medicines.
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Regulating services
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An ecosystem's control of natural processes.
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Examples of regulating services
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Air quality, climate, erosion control, pollination & natural disaster mitigation.
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Cultural services
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Our use of the natural world for inspiration, recreation, education and spiritual means.
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Examples of cultural services
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Biomimetics, ecotourism, books, films & animal assisted therapy
