Topic 1.1 Ecosystem Services

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Aims & Introduction
What are Ecosystem Services?
The Production of Ecosystem Services
Biodiversity - an Important Form of Natural Capital
Interactions Between Ecosystem Services
Valuation of Ecosystem Services
Causes and Consequence of Losing Ecosystem Services
The Link to Population Growth and Resource Consumption
Review Questions
Topic 1.1 Printable version

Review Questions

Q1. Write your own definition of how ecosystem services are produced using a diagram (Figure 1 in Activity 1.2, or one of your own).

Q2. Should we put a price on nature's services? Explain. What are the alternatives?

Q3. Discuss the statement "By considering ecosystem services we will have a better understanding of the relationship between humans and their environment (i.e., our dependence on ecosystems, particularly natural ecosystems) and ultimately be able to manage our natural resources more sustainably".