The main advantages of ecosystems are:
Carbon Storage: Forests and tundra ecosystems act as "carbon sinks," sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigating global warming.
Provisioning Services: Ecosystems provide tangible goods that people can harvest, such as food, wood, fiber, water and fuel.
Regulating Services: Ecosystems provide regulating services that lead to benefits like climate regulation, flood management, and water filtration.
Cultural Services: Ecosystems impact people's health and wellbeing through recreational, educational and spiritual benefits.
Supporting Services: Ecosystems provide supporting services like nutrient cycling, soil formation and habitat provision for biodiversity, forming the basis for other ecosystem services.
Water Supply: Freshwater ecosystems provide drinking water and support agriculture and industry
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Productive Grazing Lands: Grasslands support extensive grazing lands for livestock, contributing to agriculture and food production
Soil Formation: Grassland soils are fertile and capable of supporting agricultural activities.
Adapted Flora and Fauna: Desert ecosystems harbor unique plant and animal species adapted to survive in arid conditions.
Biodiversity and Habitat: Ecosystems support diverse plant and animal species, offering valuable habitat and breeding grounds for wildlife.