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What are the four ecological services
Cultural Services
Provisioning Services
Regulating Services
Support Services:
What are support services
Supporting services are the underlying processes that are necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services. These services support the basic structure and functioning of ecosystems.
Examples:
Nutrient cycling: The movement of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus through ecosystems, which supports plant growth.
Soil formation: The process of creating soil over long periods, providing a medium for plants to grow.
Primary production: The production of organic compounds (like plant biomass) from carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.
Biodiversity maintenance: Maintaining a variety of species that support various ecological functions.
What are provisioning services
GIve us the the raw materials we need to live like ocean for food, river for food, plants and animals for clothing and shelter, wood for fuel or hydropower from rivers
What are regulating services
Regulating services are the natural processes that help control environmental conditions and keep ecosystems functioning properly. These services regulate the climate, natural hazards, disease, and water purification.
Climate regulation: Forests and oceans help regulate global temperatures by storing and absorbing carbon dioxide.
Water purification: Wetlands filter pollutants from water, improving water quality.
Pollination: Insects like bees pollinate crops, which is vital for food production.
Flood regulation: Mangroves and wetlands reduce the impacts of storms and flooding.
2. Supporting Ecosystem Services
What are cultural services
being able to enjoy the environment
