EOCSYSTEM AND ITS SERVICES IN URBAND NEIGHBOURHOODS

tangible resources we can get from the ecocystems such as food and water

Benefits obtained from the regulation of various ecosystem processes

includes climate regulation, health regulation floor regulating

helps ensure that ecosystems are sustainable and resilient to changes

Examples

Regulating surface temperature

trees lower surface temperature by evotranspiration

regulating water flows

reduce surface run-offs by retaining water in the soil

regulating local air quality

trees and plants can regulate air quality by removing pollutants

Intangible benefits obtained via ecosystems, asthetic experiences, experiecnes and educational opporturinites

an ecosystem is a place where living and non-living communties interact to form a bubble of life

Ecosystms vary in size

Ever aspect depends on each other directly or indirectly

benefits brought to us by nature and people

critical to our survival and theur benefits are optimised when we have a thriving natural environment

Supporting services

Cultural services

Requlating sevices

Provision of services

Necesssary services for functioning of all other ecosystems, including soil transformation and pollination

Soil is formed when organic matter decomposes and breaks down into smaller particles

supporting ecosystem services ensures that agriculture can take place and yea