Uploaded on 2015-12-14 by Muhegazy

**Provisioning services:** *Food:* Ismailia economic base was always agricultural, not industrial. It is known for its premium quality mangos, among other fruits. The farmlands are spread widely around the city, covering almost all the local needs for fruit and vegetables. The Suez Canal is also considered as a rich seafood sources, promoting the seafood processing industry within the city, where many families are inheriting the craft of fishing. ![enter image description here][1] *Raw materials:* The non-fruitful trees act as a great timber provider. In addition, the fertile mud is widely used for art crafts, as well as vernacular building blocks. On the other bank of Suez Canal, the sand of Sinai is a premium source of silicon, among other uses, including medical ones. ![enter image description here][2] *Fresh water:* The city has a number of lakes and small canals of fresh water, mainly derived from the Nile River. They cover all the needs for the city inhabitants; they are also used for farming. ![enter image description here][3] **Regulating services:** *Local climate and air quality* The city is known with its vast green cover, it has many open parks with large areas. The city is almost surrounded by farmlands in all directions, act as air purifiers and climate enhancers. The roads also have many trees and palm trees offering lovely shades. ![enter image description here][4] ![enter image description here][5] ![enter image description here][6] *Moderation of extreme events:* On the northern border of the city, there is a heavy green belt of tall, dense trees; it is called “the forest”. Every year, these trees blocks many severe sand storms attacking the city, protecting the city from being flooded with sand. ![enter image description here][7] *Waste treatment* Organic wastes are recycled as fertilizers for farmlands, there give nice results at almost no costs. In addition, it is often used as a natural source of methane. The grey water is reused in some agriculture aspects, concerning non-fruitful planting among other uses. **Habitat or supporting services:** The vast farmlands around the city adopts many animals and birds as a natural environment. The ecosystem is balanced among these creatures and they can find their own food naturally, without violating the crops. Gulls, cattle egret, crows and finches are very common here. In addition, in Sinai, diverse wild life exists, including wolves, wild cats, scorpions and rare reptile species. ![enter image description here][8] ![enter image description here][9] **Cultural services** *Recreation and mental and physical health:* The open parks are great recreational outlets for the inhabitants; they can found quietness and practice meditation there, free of charge. The pathways viewing the Suez Canal shores are also lovely at sunset. In addition, Sinai is less than 1-hour driving form the city center. Safari trips in the desert are very attractive and the Rocky Mountains there are glorious. ![enter image description here][10] ![enter image description here][11] ![enter image description here][12] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450129865359708.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450130174880035.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501302262346185.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501303175957328.jpg [5]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501303486843961.jpg [6]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501303684528144.jpg [7]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501304521209522.jpg [8]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450130511101103.jpg [9]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501305485963841.jpg [10]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501306642102221.jpg [11]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501306918591726.jpg [12]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14501307674261807.jpg