Preferred term
ecosystem services
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Direct or indirect benefits provided by (agro)ecosystems, including produced goods, such as food, water and fuel; services obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes, such as air and water quality and climate regulation; non-material benefits to quality of life, such as recreation and tourism and esthetic experiences; services ancillary to other services, such as oxygen production, pollination and nutrient recycling. Synonym: environmental services.
Broader concept
Broader conceptNote
Notes- agroecosystem; environmental services.
Belongs to group
Group which the concept belongs to.In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Portuguese (Brazil)
Spanish
URI
http://agrotermos.dados.embrapa.br/agrotermos/c_04000000e3