ecosystem goods and services

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008942",
  "term": "ecosystem goods and services",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Outputs of ecological functions or processes that directly (\"final ecosystem service\" sensu Boyd & Banzhaff 2007) or indirectly (\"intermediate ecosystem service\") contribute to social welfare or have the potential to do so in the future. Some outputs may be bought and sold, but most are not marketed. (modified from: U.S. EPA 2006)",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "references": [
    "Core Ecosystem Services Research Program Standard Lexicon; Core ESRP Standard Lexicon"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ecosystem-goods-and-services/"
}