Mention the various ecosystem services provided to us. (2) Should these services be priced? If yes, why?
The various ecosystem servies provides to us are:
1) Supporting services: these services help the formation and sustaining of various ecosystems like forest, water bodies etc. these include soil formation, nutrient cycling, water cycle etc.
2) provisions (services): this category includes various sources/resources the ecosystem provides like- water, food, raw materials, energy, medicines
3) regulating services: these services help in regulating the environment like waste decomposition
4) cultural services: These include symbolism, recreational acctivities, spiritual, aesthetic beauty, tourism etc.
Yes, they should priced and they are priced to ensure sustainable use.
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