What are the 8 values that can be assigned to ecosystem goods and services?

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1. Provisioning Services: These are services that directly support human life such as food, water, timber, and fuel. 2. Regulating Services: These services regulate aspects of the environment such as climate, air and water quality, and pollination. 3. Cultural Services: These are non-material benefits that humans receive from the environment such as aesthetic, spiritual, and recreational experiences. 4. Supporting Services: These are the natural processes that support life on Earth such as nutrient cycling, groundwater recharge, and soil formation. 5. Risk Reduction Services: These are services that reduce the risk of natural hazards such as flooding, drought, fires, and pests. 6. Knowledge/Innovation Services: These are services that can provide knowledge and innovation such as genetic resources or traditional knowledge. 7. Welfare/Economy Services: These are services that can provide economic benefits such as tourism and fishing. 8. Biological Resources: These are living organisms such as plants and animals, which are essential for the functioning of ecosystems.

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