Uploaded on 2016-10-19 by Isabel Valle
Ecosystem services in GUATEMALA 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 The very fertile soil is the most important resource of Guatemala and that's why many varieties of fruits and vegetables are grown throughout the Guatemalan territory. Use of the land in Guatemala: land of crops: 12% permanent crops: 5% permanent pastures: 24% forests: 54% other: 5% Products: avocado, garlic, sesame seeds, rice, banana, onion, coffee, broccoli, cane sugar, lemon, corn, mango, Apple, Orange, potato, papaya, pineapple, banana, tomato REGULATING SERVICES Monocultures recommended by industry-based programs of agrochemicals they have reduced the physical, chemical, and biological soil conditions HABITAT OR SUPPORTING SERVICES Runner biological of the forest cloud is located in the green heart of Guatemala, 3 hours from the city of Guatemala. Covers from km 142 to 172. This area is known as the Switzerland of Baja Verapaz. It has become tourist attraction. It is one of the Guatemalan areas with greater natural value. It represents a lung for the ecosystem of the country. CULTURAL SERVICES "Steps and pedal" is the most successful program of the municipality of Guatemala which every Sunday has an influx of more than 15,000 people.