Table 1.1. Key Dryland Ecosystem Services

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Table 1.1. Key Dryland Ecosystem Services
Provisioning Services Goods produced or provided by ecosystems	Regulating Services Benefits obtained from regulation of ecosystem processes	Cultural Services Nonmaterial benefits obtained from ecosystems
provisions derived from biological productivity: food, fiber, forage, fuelwood, and biochemicals fresh water	water purification and regulation pollination and seed dispersal climate regulation (local through vegetation cover and global through carbon sequestration)	recreation and tourism cultural identity and diversity cultural landscapes and heritage values indigenous knowledge systems spiritual, aesthetic, and inspirational services
Supporting Services Services that maintain the conditions for life on Earth
soil development (conservation, formation) primary production nutrient cycling