Year of publication 2016

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Pages 24 p.

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Publisher FAO ;

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Product type Booklet

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Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Human beings benefit in countless ways from ecosystems. Ecosystems provide food, clean water, shelter and raw materials for our basic needs. Their internal processes regulate our environment and sustain future production. While landscapes – the visible manifestations of ecosystems – inspire our cultures and provide a home for wildlife and people alike, building blocks such as genes and chemical compounds provide us with tools for innovation and science. Together, these benefits are known as ecos ystem services. Directly or indirectly, they underpin every aspect of our societies. The brochure has the headers: The roles of livestock species and breeds, Provisioning services, Regulating services, Supporting and habitat services, Livestock’s cultural services and Understanding, valuing and incentivizing ecosystem services. Each chapter has sections on: Challenges, Did you know, and Useful actions. The brochure contains boxes and country examples.

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Language English

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