Understanding Ecosystem Services 🌿
Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans freely gain from the natural environment and properly functioning ecosystems. These include, for example, water purification, pollination of crops, and soil fertility.
Types of Ecosystem Services
- Provisioning Services: These are the products obtained from ecosystems, including food, fresh water, and medicinal resources.
- Regulating Services: Benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes such as climate regulation, disease control, and water regulation.
- Cultural Services: Non-material benefits people obtain from ecosystems through spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, reflection, and recreation.
- Supporting Services: Necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services, including nutrient cycling and primary production.
Froges and Their Role🐸
Frogs play a critical role in the ecosystem as both predators and prey. They help control insect populations and serve as food for a variety of other animals.
Learn more about frogs and how they contribute to the health of ecosystems here.