Ecosystem Services Theory

Ecosystem Services Theory explains how natural environments like forests, wetlands, and oceans provide vital benefits to humans. These benefits include clean air and water, pollination of crops, climate regulation, and resources like food and medicine. The theory emphasizes that ecosystems are valuable not just for their intrinsic worth but because they support human well-being and survival. By understanding and quantifying these services, we can better protect ecosystems, ensuring they continue to sustain us now and in the future. It highlights the interconnectedness of nature and human life, encouraging sustainable management of natural resources.