Unit 2, Lesson 2: Ecosystem Services

define stakeholders

anybody who can affect, or is affected by, an organization, strategy or project

describe the anthropocentric environmental viewpoint

humans hold dominion over nature and we should be able to do with it as we see fit

describe the biocentric environmental worldview

humans can use and profit off of nature, but we should doo so as sustainably as possible

describe the ecocentric environmental worldview

humans hold stewardship over nature and we should protect it at all costs

Does provisioning services have direct or indirect value?

direct value

Is provisioning services more susceptible to Tragedy of the Commons? Why?

Yes, because the rewards from the service is immediate

Does regulating services have direct or indirect value?

indirect value

is money made or saved in regulating services?

Saved

Is money made or saved in provisioning resources?

made

What does cultural services celebrate?

the intrinsic and instrumental values of the ecosystem

What are Supporting Services?

The various processes that support other ecosystem services

Energy, Seafood, medicine, timber, and freshwater are examples of …

… Provisioning services

Flood protection, climate regulation, air quality control, erosion control, pest control, and pollination are examples of …

… Regulating services

Education, recreation, and heritage sites are examples of …

… cultural services

Nutrient recycling, soil formation, primary production, and biodiversity maintenance are examples of …

…supporting services