Uploaded on 2016-08-08 by Pooya Zargaran

What ecosystem services do you have in and around your living area? a. Provisioning services : Around Turin there are many jungles and wood resources which provide the construction material for housing. besides the wood resources, the mountains around Turin and generally in Piedmont provide the stone needed for construction and small scale housing. together,stone and wood have characterized the Italian Alpine architectural style. b. Regulating services The mountains, jungles and generally the environment around Turin highly contribute in its climate regulation, providing water resources from Alp mountains, moderating air temperature, and other climatic benefits. c. Habitat or Supporting services The Alpine ecosystem around Turin presents and conserves many different plant species. d. Cultural services Turin is a multi type tourist destination. Its history, artistic and architectural patrimony attracts cultural tourists. In Winter it hosts several Ski events in the mountains around. Its hill areas and Alpine peripheries attract middle-aged tourists seeking for a quiet and relax vacation. and finally, its nightlife activities attract many young tourists to the city throughout the year.