Uploaded on 2015-12-15 by dvpms

a. Provisioning services Food- fish to eat in the sea at "furnas", cascais ![enter image description here][1] Raw materials- wood, plant oils and wild cultivated plant species in Serra de Sintra, malveira ![enter image description here][2] b. Regulating services local climate and air quality- Serra de Sintra- shaded provided by trees, who remove air pollutants from the atmosphere, etc. ![enter image description here][3] Biological control- Serra de Sintra, zona do guincho- wildlife, ecosystems that regulate pests and diseases through the activities of predators and parasites. ![enter image description here][4] ![enter image description here][5] Erosion prevention and maintenance of soil fertility- Sintra- natural plants, vegetation cover that provides a vital regulating service by preventing soil erosion. ![enter image description here][6] c. Habitat or Supporting services Habitat for species- Sintra, malveira, zona do guincho- Habitats provide everything that an individual plant or animal needs to survive: food; water; and shelter. ![enter image description here][7] d. Cultural services Recreation and mental and physical health- Quinta da marinha, guincho- green spaces to walk and play sports, not only a good form of physical exercise but also lets people relax. ![enter image description here][8] ![enter image description here][9] Tourism- Ecosystems and biodiversity play an important role for many kinds of tourism which in turn provides considerable economic benefits and is a vital source of income. Cultural and eco-tourism can also educate people about the importance of biological diversity. ![enter image description here][10] ![enter image description here][11] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502091177431596.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502091839234262.jpeg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502093206218449.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502094586988523.jpeg [5]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1450209469258774.jpg [6]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502095851952948.jpg [7]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502096713085938.jpg [8]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502097923778995.jpg [9]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502098111132808.jpg [10]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502099099090643.png [11]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14502099532588272.jpg