Uploaded on 2017-04-26 by Shadeyko Nikolay

Hello, my name is Nikolay, I'm from Tomsk Ecosystem services in your living area. What ecosystem services do you have in and around your living area? Give at least one example for each of the four types of ecosystem services. Provisioning services. Such services include the Tom River and underground waters, which provide the city of Tomsk with drinking and industrial water. Also around the city are many forests that to some extent meet the needs of the population in nuts, berries, mushrooms, etc. Forests provide the requirements for raw materials: wood. Regulating services. In Tomsk there are many green plantings: trees, bushes. They are located both throughout the city and concentrated in specialized parks. On the territory of the city, there is also a sufficient number of reservoirs. The presence of such objects provides mainly cleansing of the city from pollution, and also saturates the air with oxygen. On hot days this also leads to a more comfortable temperature in the city. Habitat or Supporting services. This group includes services that ensure the viability of the ecological system of the area. They provide a habitat for a diverse flora and fauna. Both in the city and around it, such services are present. Cultural services. These are services that are designed for recreation and cultural development of people, provided by nature. In Tomsk, a lot of parks, squares, lakes, ponds, etc. Where people like to spend their free time, relax after work or school. Recreation and mental and physical health: Walking and playing sports in green space is not only a good form of physical exercise but also lets people relax.