Classifications of Ecosystem Services (Wallace, 2007) Flashcards
1
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What are ecosystem services
A
the benefits people obtain from ecosystems
2
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Why must ecosystem services be classified?
A
- provide effective frame-work for natural resource decisions
- to allow comparisons and trade-offs amongst relevant potential benefits
3
Q
Give 3 examples of ecosystem services
A
food water timber cultural values Education values (All the values)
4
Q
define biodiversity
A
The variety of life forms including plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms - usually refering to living organisms.
5
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Define ecosystem
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A functional entity or unit formed locally by all the organisms and their physical (abiotic) environment interacting with each other (Tirri et al 1998)
6
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Name 3 ecosystem processes
A
Water cycles Nutrient cycle carbon cycle energy cycle regulation of disease and pest organisms Photosynthesis air regulation flood regulation social processes economic processes
