Table 1 Urban ecosystem services relevant to human health. Classification adapted from [8]
From: Health and climate related ecosystem services provided by street trees in the urban environment
Service class | Specific services |
|---|---|
Provisioning services | Food supply, water supply |
Regulating services and related health benefits | Urban temperature regulation, noise reduction, air quality improvement, moderation of climate extremes, runoff mitigation, waste treatment, pollination, pest regulation, seed dispersal, global climate regulation |
Supporting (habitat) services | Habitat for biodiversity |
Cultural services | Recreation, aesthetic benefits, cognitive development, place values and social cohesion |