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Ecosystems that are largely intact and functioning, and on which human demand for ecosystem services does not impinge upon the capacity of them to maintain future generations.
Ecosystems that are largely intact and functioning, and on which human demand for ecosystem services does not impinge upon the capacity of them to maintain future generations.


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healthy ecosystems for human security. IUCN.  
healthy ecosystems for human security. IUCN.  


'''See also''': [[Ecosystem Services]]
'''See also''': [[Ecosystem Services|<span style="color: fuchsia">Ecosystem Services</span>]]


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Definition

Ecosystems that are largely intact and functioning, and on which human demand for ecosystem services does not impinge upon the capacity of them to maintain future generations.

Source

Sudmeier-Rieux, K. & Ash, N. (2009). Environmental guidance note for disaster risk reduction: healthy ecosystems for human security. IUCN.

See also: Ecosystem Services

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