1. ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND GREEN NETWORKS in Otaniemi
Group 4: Kuusiniemi Antti Saari Elli Lappalainen Inka Tiirola Ville Vaglio Tessitore Giulia
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Group4_Ecosystems 6 Green Networks in Otaniemi

2. PROVISIONING SERVICES REGULATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
CULTURAL SERVICES
Ecosystems data groups based on CICES version and M. Ariluoma 2016
Berries
Existing potential, used
Fish
Existing potential, not used
Crops
Existing Potential, used
Genetic material
Existing Potential, from wild plants, algae, not used
Reared animals
Existing Potential, cows utilised, horses not sure if utilised, no honey, insects utilised
Clean water
No potential water, groundwater not utilised
Wood
Existing small Potential
Mediation of waste
Potential existing, storage of pollutants by biota
Air quality
Present, Dilution of gases, Detoxification by biota, air ventilation, shading, cooling by vegetations
Water filtration
Potential existing by biota and ecosystems
Nutrient retention
Present by biota
Noise reduction
Potential existing, Green infrastructure
Erosion control
Potential existing, via vegetation
Water retention
Present, fostering groundwater, rainfall capturing, maintaining baseline flows, no flood protection
Pollination
Present, by bees and insects
Habitat provisioning
Present, plants and animals reproducing
Soil formation
Potential existing, decomposition processes
No presence of maintenance of biogeochemical conditions of soils
Microclimate
Present, regulation by trees
Carbon sequestration
Potential existing, by biota, biomass and sediments
Recreation
Present, used. Walking, biking, boating, leisure fishing
Nature tourism
Present, used. Birdwatching
Science and education
Present, Aalto University, kindergarten
Potential existing, research
Heritage
Present, relics
Aesthetics
Potential existing, Urban gardening
Inspiration
Important built environment, Telkkari culture, enjoyment provided by nature
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3. Group4_Ecosystems 6 Green Networks in Otaniemi
Source:
Sources Links to each ecosystem can be found in word document
References:
Ecosystem services in Otaniemi by Pirjo Jantunen:
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Group4_Ecosystems 6 Green Networks in Otaniemi