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a. Provisioning services : <br> However, it is also a desert country and has to heavily rely on imported produce for food. However, in recent times there has been an active push to increase local agriculture. An agriculture fund has been set up with the Abu Dhabi government to encourage modern and sustainable forms of farming. http://www.emirates247.com/business/economy-finance/uae-sets-up-agriculture-fund-2013-12-15-1.531408 ![UAE sets up agricultural fund][1] <br> b. Regulating services <br> Conscious effort by the government authorities to grow more trees and increase the vegetation cover in the city which has definitely decreased the overall temperature. As you can see from this image, greenery is incorporated in high rise structures. ![Vertical Greenery][2] <br> c. Habitat services : UAE has 6 endangered species of animals and birds. There are several dedicated breeding sites for these animals and the government has protected all of these animals. ![Protecting Hawksbill sea turtles in Sadiyat island, Abu dhabhi][3] d. Cultural Services : The parks have become a hub for people of all walks of life to meet and interact. Weekends are often busy with people hosting food fares which is a social event. Moreover, you often find people practicing yoga etc in these parks. ![Yoga, Zabeel Park][4] [1]: http://cache.emirates247.com/polopoly_fs/1.278909.1452529268!/image/image.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14621138415327246.jpg [3]: http://www.uaeinteract.com/news/article_pics/49518.jpg [4]: http://static.gulfnews.com/polopoly_fs/1.800567!/image/626773179.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_460346/626773179.jpg