Ecosystem Goods and Services

Ecosystem services are the direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human well-being. They support directly or indirectly our survival and quality of life. Generally, ecosystem services can be categorized in four main types:

  • Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems such as food, fresh water, wood, fiber, genetic resources and medicines.
  • Regulating services are defined as the benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes such as climate regulation, natural hazard regulation, water purification and waste management, pollination or pest control.
  • Habitat services highlight the importance of ecosystems to provide habitat for migratory species and to maintain the viability of ....
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Bio–Diversity And Environment