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