Regulating Services

Definition

Regulating services are the ecological processes that help maintain balance in ecosystems and regulate important environmental factors. These services include climate regulation, water purification, pest control, and erosion prevention.

Analogy

Imagine regulating services as a team of superheroes who work behind the scenes to keep everything in order. They control temperature (climate regulation), fight off pests (pest control), clean up pollution (water purification), and prevent soil erosion - all to ensure a healthy environment.

Related terms

Climate regulation: Climate regulation refers to the ability of ecosystems to regulate temperature extremes through processes such as evaporation, transpiration, and carbon sequestration.

Pest control: Pest control involves managing populations of organisms that can cause harm or damage to crops or human health.

Erosion prevention: Erosion prevention refers to measures taken to protect soil from being washed away by wind or water forces.