Ecosystem Services: Types, Management and Benefits

Biodiversity is the variety of living things, and ecosystem services are the many advantages that nature offers to society. These ecosystems include crop ecosystems, forest ecosystems, agro ecosystems, grassland ecosystems, and aquatic ecosystems. Despite an estimated value of $125 trillion, these assets are not adequately accounted for in political and economic policy, which means there is insufficient investment in their protection and management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 422 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2022
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

The present book delves into the intricate realm of soil and ecosystem management, emphasizing its pivotal role
role in biodiversity conservation. It underscores the importance of managing soil from an ecosystem perspective, recognizing that this approach is crucial for safeguarding biodiversity and achieving sustainable outcomes. The ecosystem services provided by nature are diverse and offer numerous benefits to humanity, stemming from the inherent harmony between living organisms and their surrounding environment. These ecosystems encompass crop ecosystems, forest ecosystems, agro ecosystems, grassland ecosystems, and aquatic ecosystems, each contributing unique services to society.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAOUN), ecosystem services encompass the wide range of benefits nature bestows upon society. Biodiversity, a fundamental aspect of ecosystems, represents the diversity of living organisms essential for the proper functioning and delivery of ecosystem services. FAOUN defines ecosystems as living entities that interact with each other and their non-living surroundings, providing valuable benefits or services to the world. These services include the provision of nutritious food and clean water, regulation of disease and climate, support for crop pollination and soil formation, as well as the provision of recreational, cultural, and spiritual benefits.

Despite the estimated value of $125 trillion attributed to these assets, they are not adequately accounted for in political and economic policy, leading to insufficient investment in their protection and sustainable management. Biodiversity, like ecosystem services, requires dedicated protection and sustainable management to ensure its preservation for future generations.

Changes in biodiversity can have significant impacts on the supply of ecosystem services. Therefore, it is essential to safeguard and maintain biodiversity to ensure the continued provision of these valuable services. Soil and ecosystem management play a pivotal role.

ISBN-13: 9781685076146