Why are ecosystem services important

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Ecosystem Services

People depend on ecosystems for food, clean water, flood protection, and much more. We generally think of ecosystems as separate from their services and the value we place on them. It's nice to have a forest near our home and to enjoy the wildlife. However, the forest is important also for flood protection, water purification, wild food, pollution regulation, carbon sequestration, wind regulation, etc.
Ecosystem services are the benefits people obtain from ecosystems, including those benefits that people perceive and those they do not perceive. These services are classified into three groups: Provisions, regulators and cultural services.

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Research NOTES:
* Ecosystem services
* What are the three primary types of ecosystem services? What does each provide?
* Why are ecosystem services important? Include specific examples
* What impact would losing each type of service have on humans and other species?
* What is an ecosystem service cascade? Provide one example

* Choose an ecosystem and complete the following:
* What type of specific ecosystem are you researching?
* Where can your chosen ecosystem be found?
* Describe the ecosystem (Geographic description, climate, human density)
* How many species and endemic species are there? Name and describe in detail (characteristics, habitat, etc.) at least two species for each of the following:
* Plants
* Mammals
* Birds
* Reptiles
* Amphibians
* What are the major ecosystem services?
* Describe at least two impacts humans have on this type of ecosystem
* Describe two actions of conservation that are in effect

* Choose three different threatened or endangered species from this ecosystem and complete the following research: (12 pts) *Visit the ICUN Red List
* Name and describe the species, habitat, numbers etc.
* What is the threat to the species?
* Predict the future impact on biodiversity
* What strategies and/or methods are being used or could be used to mitigate the threat?

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