
ecosysystem services
Ecosystem services are the benefits people get from nature’s environment, which support our well-being and survival. These include things like clean air and water, fertile soil for farming, pollination of crops by bees, climate regulation, and natural resources like timber and medicine. Ecosystems also provide recreational spaces and help control pests and diseases. Essentially, they are the natural processes and systems that sustain life and improve our quality of living. Protecting these services is vital for a healthy planet and prosperous human communities.