Ecological service


Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique

Direct or indirect benefit that man obtains from nature. Ecosystems, and more generally biodiversity, support and provide many services, called ecological or ecosystem services, which are sometimes classified as common and/or public good, often vital or useful services to human beings, other species and economic activities. These services include the self-maintaining services, supply services, regulating services and cultural services.  

Source
According to Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA)
Thématiques associées
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.