Uploaded on 2016-05-02 by paulinafeijoo

***• Fresh water:*** One of the functions of the moors in Ecosystems is to allow the birth of the rivers of water resources will serve for Population, where a turn storage processes and water regulation will occur. Two hours away (108 km.) we can found the **Cotopaxi National Park** is one of the most visited because it is located in the center of the inter-Andean corridor and close to several cities like Quito and Latacunga. The dominant ecosystem in the park is moorland, with its special flora and fauna so the main vegetation is scrubland and small shrubs tall. Mainly to protect the ecosystem of moorland, it is very interesting to know the adaptations of vegetation to support and develop in such a harsh climate. The Cotopaxi volcano is unique on the planet, located in an altitudinal range between 3,400-5,897 meters above sea level. ![Cotopaxi view from my aunt ´s house Quito][1] Photo credits: Paulina Feijóo ![Cotopaxi National Park - Moorland][2] Source:https://www.google.com.ec/search?q=im%C3%A1genes+del+parque+nacional+cotopaxi&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=755&source=lnms&tbm=ischsa=X&ved=0ahUKEwitqKfUt7rMAhWBlh4KHbb7CuMQ_AUIBigB#imgdii=8PZDUGfDjq5byM%3A%3B8PZDUGfDjq5byM%3A%3BvsC2_FjtjYHcUM%3A&imgrc=8PZDUGfDjq5byM%3A **b. Regulating services** ***• Carbon sequestration and storage:*** Ecuador is a small country, where in three hours you can reach the Amazon region from the capital. For this reason and because the ecosystem called **Amazon Rainforest** and its influence is worldwide, I've selectioned as a regulator of coal secuestration services and storage. More than 30% of the national area corresponds to this ecosystem, it is a heterogeneous and diverse ecosystem of forests, with a warm and humid climate. Its trees have height ranging between 30 and 40 meters. It is estimated that there are about 200 species of trees per hectare not settle in flood-prone areas, however is a high rainfall area. ![Amazon Rainforest][3] Source:https://www.google.com/search?q=ecosistemas+terrestres+ecuador&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj4vKGavbnMAhUEwiYKHSh0A3AQsAQILQ&biw=975&bih=458#tbm=isch&q=im%C3%A1genes+bosque+h%C3%BAmedo+amaz%C3%B3nico+Ecuador&imgrc=DiooMUCBwOanfM%3A **c. Habitat or Supporting services** ***• Habitats for species:*** Located two hours from Quito, in the province of Pichincha we can find Mindo. It is known internationally as "Life Important Bird or Bird" in America, for its exceptional flora, fauna and botany, considered vital for the development of ecotourism. Mindo has about 2'500 inhabitants who are mainly engaged in agriculture, livestock and tourism. This discreet and quiet, it is located in a valley, surrounded by 19'000 hectares of protected primary and secondary forest. In its vicinity are about 500 varieties of birds and about 40 kinds of butterflies. This variety in such a small region is unique in South America. ![Photo credits: Paulina Feijóo][4] MIndo River Photo credits: Paulina Feijóo ![Mindo - Pichincha][5] Source:https://www.google.com/search?q=ecosistemas+terrestres+ecuador&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj4vKGavbnMAhUEwiYKHSh0A3AQsAQILQ&biw=975&bih=458#tbm=isch&q=im%C3%A1genes+mindo+pichincha&imgrc=4qz9LM9kESHAxM%3A ***d. Cultural services*** ***• Recreation and mental and physical health:*** The Metropolitan Park of Quito, It covers an area of 557 hectares and is a tourist attraction within the city of Quito as you may see more than ten species of hummingbirds and seventy species of birds in place. Is an ecological reserve and have several facilities to promote sports activities and recreation of the population, like: wide space for recreation and leisure, sports fields, cycle - stone path, childish games, areas to walk and exercise, inclusive fitness equipment and of course great viewpoints. ![Guanguiltagua Metropolitan Park][6] [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14622215656078681.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14621612547637168.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14621631703790718.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14621667026095311.jpg [5]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14621649555138712.jpg [6]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14621663416882841.jpg