Biodiversity Values (Ecosystem and Economic Values) Flashcards
Biodiversity Ecosystem Values (4)
Provisioning Services
Regulating Services
Supporting Services
Cultural Services
These services involve the tangible
benefits that humans directly obtain
from ecosystems.
They include (3):
Provisioning Services
Food, Medicine and Raw Materials
These services control natural
processes and help maintain a stable
environment.
They encompass (3):
Regulating Services
Climate Regulation, Flood Control, Pollination
These services are essential for the
functioning of ecosystems but may not have direct economic value.
They include (3):
Supporting services
Nutrient Cycling, Soil Formation, Primary Production
These services have a more subjective value and are linked to human well-being, culture, and identity.
They encompass (3):
Cultural and Spiritual Significance, Educational and Scientific Values.
Biodiversity contributes significantly to various economic services, which play a vital role in human well-being and prosperity.
underscore the substantial value of biodiversity to human economies and livelihoods.
Biodiversity Economic Values
Biodiversity Economic Values (5)
Agriculture and Food Production
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnical Industry
Tourism and Recreation
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Threats to Biodiversity (7)
Habitat Loss
Pollution
Climate Change
Invasive Species
Overexploitation
Fragmentation
Disease
are essential to safeguard biodiversity and the valuable services it provides:
Conservation and Restoration
Involves preserving and protecting biodiversity through various strategies, such as establishing protected areas, enforcing wildlife laws, and promoting sustainable land use practices.
Conservation
Focuses on recovering ecosystems that have been degraded or damaged, aiming to restore their
biodiversity and functionality. This includes reforestation, habitat restoration, and reintroduction programs.
Restoration
