149
Biophysical
structure or
process
(e.g. woodland
habitat or net
primary
productivity)
Ecosystem
Function
(e.g. slow passage
of water, or
biomass)
Ecosystem
Service
(e.g. flood
protection, or
harvestable
products)
Ecosystem
Benefit
(e.g. contribution
to aspects of
well-being, such
as health and
safety
Fig. 7.4 Simplified version of the Ecosystem Service Cascade Model. (modified from Potschin and Haines-Young 2011)
7 Theoretical Foundations of Biodiversity and Mental Well-being Relationships
Biophysical
structure or
process
(e.g. woodland
habitat or net
primary
productivity)
Ecosystem
Function
(e.g. slow passage
of water, or
biomass)
Ecosystem
Service
(e.g. flood
protection, or
harvestable
products)
Ecosystem
Benefit
(e.g. contribution
to aspects of
well-being, such
as health and
safety
Fig. 7.4 Simplified version of the Ecosystem Service Cascade Model. (modified from Potschin and Haines-Young 2011)
7 Theoretical Foundations of Biodiversity and Mental Well-being Relationships