Uploaded on 2017-06-05 by YouRee Park
Provisioning Services: Some designated nature space of Amsterdam, for example the Sloterdijkermeer, accommodates clusters of local farms that provide for individual farmers. Since Amsterdam also borders the sea, it also highly benefits from the wind power generators. Its takes a significant role as it fully provides for the public train transportation since 2017. Regulating Services: There are rarely natural disturbances experienced in Amsterdam due to the climate condition offered by the adjacent sea. Moderate climate and the light, frequent rain maintain the high quality of air as well as the soil conditions for the plants. The dunes of Amsterdam also act as cleansers of water that end up in the taps of all Amsterdam homes, privileged with one of the cleanest source of water in the world. Habitat or Supporting Services: The peaceful ecosystem of Slterdijkermeer adequately provides a home for the bees, which are crucial for biodiversity and pollination. There are always animals and wildlife to be seen in the parks and green spaces of Amsterdam. Cultural Services: The canals of Amsterdam does not only provide an experience for tourists, but also locals who live in boathouses along it. In the summer or during eventful festivities, the canals are filled with boat riders of Amsterdam. The Westerpark is a green zone, which hosts numerous cultural events such as outdoor festivals for food trucks, music, vintage clothing and farmer's produces. It is also space that is well-used by the public for running, boot-camps, barbecue and picnics with music.