regulating services

Regulating services are the natural processes provided by ecosystems that help maintain environmental stability and support life. These include air and water purification, climate regulation, flood control, and disease regulation. For example, forests filter pollutants from the air and water, wetlands absorb excess floodwaters, and healthy ecosystems help control the spread of diseases. By performing these functions, regulating services help protect human health, reduce disaster risks, and sustain the conditions necessary for all living things to thrive.