Ecosystem Services Review

Front

What are ecosystem services?

Back

Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting services.

Front

What are provisioning services?

Back

Provisioning services are the products obtained from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, wood, fiber, and genetic resources.

Front

What are regulating services?

Back

Regulating services are the benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, including climate regulation, water purification, and disease control.

Front

What are cultural services?

Back

Cultural services are the non-material benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits.

Front

What are supporting services?

Back

Supporting services are the services that maintain the conditions for life on Earth, such as soil formation, nutrient cycling, and primary production.

Front

Why is biodiversity important for ecosystem services?

Back

Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity and stability, allowing ecosystems to better withstand environmental changes and provide a wider range of services.

Front

What is an example of a provisioning service?

Back

An example of a provisioning service is the supply of fresh water from rivers and lakes.

Front

What is an example of a regulating service?

Back

An example of a regulating service is the role of wetlands in filtering pollutants from water.

Front

What is an example of a cultural service?

Back

An example of a cultural service is the recreational opportunities provided by national parks.

Front

What is an example of a supporting service?

Back

An example of a supporting service is the pollination of plants by insects.