Ecosystem services in Santo Domingo, DR.
FC-02x Livable Future Cities (1st Run) - Compulsory Exercise 4
Uploaded on 2015-11-18 by MarcosGP
![enter image description here][1] **Regulating Services**. The picture shows a park area where vegetation has been implemented to increase and improve the quality of the environment. All over the city, green areas are distributed in open spaces, this has a direct impact on air quality and temperature. ![enter image description here][2] **Habitats for species**. Many species found habitat services on trees and other kinds of vegetation, but also, in the city exist some areas carefully preserved under natural conditions and still up to these days they serve as habitats for local species. ![enter image description here][3] **Recreation and mental and physical health**. Many areas are used as recreational and tourism places. The role that green space plays in maintaining mental and physical health is very well recognized within the city. ![enter image description here][4] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1447809532969819.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1447809810340143.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14478100308354592.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14478101387267189.jpg