Uploaded on 2018-04-01 by Olga

a. Provisioning services. The forest complex has enormous timber reserves, as well as non-timber products: mushrooms, berries, birch and maple juice. b. Regulating services. Balashikha is experiencing an environmental load from exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and various industries. However, the city is surrounded by forests and forest parks, local authorities are trying to increase the number of parks, squares and boulevards in the city. Trees improve air quality and reduce temperature. c. Habitat or Supporting services. The city borders with the Losiny Ostrov National Park. It limits the anthropogenic impact on flora and fauna, some of which are listed in the Red Book of Moscow and the Moscow Region. d. Cultural services. One of the favorite recreational areas for residents is a well-maintained pedestrian zone along the Pechorka River. They come here in families and in the company of friends to do sports, take part in city events, socialize or just breathe fresh air and enjoy the scenery.