Uploaded on 2016-05-02 by marcelagmach
The agricultural sector around the city of Curitiba is very comprehensive. Wheat, corn and soy are grown in this region, mainly. Recently, the concern with healthy eating did increase the amount of organic products grown in this area. Curitiba is a reference in the development of organic products. In the second image we can see how this cultivation is comprehensive in Parana, the state where Curitiba is located. All these products offer outputs of ecosystems services. ![][1] ![][2] **Regulating services** Curitiba is known as a green city. This contributes to the livability, maintenance and regulation of a healthy climate. ![][3] **Habitat or Supporting services** Curitiba has more than 77 million square meters of native vegetation protected by Municipal Forest Code and Municipal Department of Environment. This program conserve and preserve biodiversity. ![The Botanical Garden of Curitiba preserves thousands of species][4] **Cultural services** Curitiba has several cultural programs. One of them is the Oscar Niemeyer’s Museum, which in addition to presenting international exhibitions also has a park where is possible to hike and do picnics. ![][5] ![][6] [1]: http://paranacooperativo.coop.br/ppc/images/Comunicacao/noticias/2013/09/27/safra/safra_27_09_2013.jpg [2]: http://planetaorganico.com.br/site/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/prodparana.jpg [3]: http://mundogeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PARQUE-BARIG%C3%9CI.jpg [4]: http://www.curitiba-parana.net/parques/fotos/jardins.jpg [5]: http://adbr001cdn.archdaily.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1339518424_museu_oscar_niemeyer_2.jpg [6]: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wQEffZnIL7o/TTTJS2xD5GI/AAAAAAAAAHw/_zJHpoOyEBU/s1600/DSC00518.JPG