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Concept information

Preferred term

ecosystem services

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Benefits people and other organisms obtain from ecosystems; examples include: pure water and clean air, scenic landscapes, wildlife habitat and biodiversity.

Synonyms

  • ecosystem goods and services
  • environmental benefits
  • environmental services

Scope note

  • Use for the benefits derived from ecosystems; For the activity of managing ecosystems for the benefit of all organisms in the environment while meeting human needs USE ecosystem management.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/104863

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