Ecosystem services in Birmingham, England
FC-02x Livable Future Cities ( 2nd Run) - Compulsory Exercise 4
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Fields in the surrounding area provide managed eco-systems for the production of food. ![Fields neighbouring the town][1] Regulating services Farmland also provides areas of land to accommodate rainwater run-off, and prevent flooding. Private gardens with flowers provide support for wildlife such as bees, which pollinate food crops, and birds and frogs, which are important in pest control. Habitat or supporting services Gardens can also support a wide range of animals, insects and plants by providing habitats. Wildlife parks provide a different type of habitat for a different group of animals, insects and plants. ![trees and lake in a park][2] Cultural services Wildlife parks also give people the opportunity to exercise, experience calm and can provide an economic opportunity through encouraging tourism. ![Person in a wildlife park][3] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14609098209489442.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14609101016909519.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14609098542191724.jpg