ecosystem services
Ecosystem services refer to the benefits that humans receive from the natural environment, including the provisioning of resources (such as food and water), regulation of natural processes (such as climate regulation and water purification), cultural and aesthetic values (such as recreational activities and spiritual fulfillment), and support for life itself (such as soil fertility and pollination).
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