Report 4 Flashcards
Biodiversity Ecosystem Values
Provisioning Services
Regulating Services
Supporting Services
Cultural Services
These services involve the tangible benefits that humans directly obtain from ecosystems. They include: Food, Medicine and Raw Materials
provisioning services
These services control natural processes and help maintain a stable environment. They encompass: Climate Regulation, Flood Control, Pollination and etc.
regulating services
These services are essential for the functioning of ecosystems but may not have direct economic value. They include: Nutrient Cycling, Soil Formation, Primary Production and etc.
supporting services
These services have a more subjective value and are linked to human well-being, culture, and identity. They encompass: Cultural and Spiritual Significance, Educational and Scientific Values.
cultural services
Biodiversity Economic Values
Agriculture and Food Production
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
Tourism and Recreation
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Biodiversity is fundamental to agriculture and food systems in the following ways: Crop Diversity, Genetic Resources and etc.
Agriculture and Food Production
Biodiversity contributes to the sustainable management of aquatic resources: Fish stocks and others.
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Biodiversity serves as a source of valuable compounds and genetic materials for: Medicine, Biotechnology and others.
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry
Biodiversity-rich landscapes attract tourists and provide recreational opportunities: Ecotourism and Recreation.
Tourism and Recreation
Biodiversity influences cultural and artistic endeavors:
Traditional Practices, arts and literature and etc.
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Threats to Biodiversity
Habitat loss
Pollution
Climate change
Invasive species
Overexploitation
Fragmentation
Disease and etc.
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
