Uploaded on 2016-04-27 by Lavenpara

a. Provisioning services 1.food : grains, poultries, seafood, fruits and vegetables etc., although most fruits and vegetables rely on import. 2.raw materials : timber, iron and steel, stones and bricks. Sweden is full of natural forest including pines, birches and larches, which are all useful for the buildings here especially for small villas. Stones from the mountains or beaches and bricks made from clay is often used in ancient times. 3.Fresh water : here we can drink tap water because it's fresh and clean. The large area of sea provices affluent sources of fresh water. 4.Medicinal resources : there are plenty of life science companies in Sweden who dedicate themselves in the research of life science and biomedicine, including Kemwell AB, Belach Bioteknik AB and so on. ![forest on an island][1] b. Regulating services 1.Local climate and air quality : the air here is amazingly fresh and clean thanks to the vegetation. 2.Carbon sequestration and storage : a large amount of carbon has been stored in the trees in the form of carbonhydrates. 3.Moderation of extreme events : the rainfall here is high due to changeble weather and the North Atlantic Drift. But for the protection of ecosystem the burden on drainage and sewage will be extremely high. others : waste-water treatment, erosion prevention and maintenance of soil fertility, pollination, biological control ![clean air thanks to water and trees][2] c. Habitat or Supporting services Habitats for species, maintenance of genetic diversity : forest and ocean system are prestigious in rich biodiversity, which have enough space and other essential materials for organisms to thrive. ![animals and people live in peace here][3] d. Cultural services 1.Recreation and mental and physical health : we love to walk, run or hike into the forest, to go on a cruise in the sea or simply to lay down on the lawn of a park, which is, undoubtedly, relaxing and refreshing both physically and mentally 2.Tourism : hosts of tourists come here especially during summers to enjoy the stress-free life and fabulous landscape here. 3.Aesthetic appreciation and inspiration for culture, art and design : here we can find art works with the theme of nature in almost every exibition and gallery, for instance drawings depicting the tranquility of a sunset, which seems like from heaven. 4.Spiritual experience and sense of place : in summer there are frequent yoga or other meditation activities taking place on the beach or in the forest ![we like to stay outside and enjoy the sunshine and the beauty of nature][4] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14617467427939282.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14617467804116827.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1461746812216894.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1461746833337316.jpg