Ecosystem Service Framework

The Ecosystem Service Framework is a way of understanding the benefits that nature provides to humans. It categorizes these benefits into four main types: provisioning (like food and water), regulating (such as climate control and pollution reduction), cultural (including recreational and spiritual values), and supporting services (like soil formation and nutrient cycling). By recognizing these services, we can appreciate why preserving ecosystems is essential for our well-being and the health of the planet. This framework helps inform policies and practices that promote sustainable use of natural resources.