Question on: SS2 Agriculture - Range Management and Improvement

Describe two ecosystem services provided by rangelands and their significance

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a) Water Filtration: Rangelands act as natural filters for water. Vegetation and soil on rangelands help remove impurities, sediments, and pollutants from rainwater and runoff. This filtered water eventually recharges groundwater aquifers, providing a clean and reliable source of drinking water for both humans and wildlife.

 

b) Carbon Sequestration: Rangelands play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, which helps mitigate climate change. The plants on rangelands capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in their biomass and in the soil. This helps reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, contributing to climate regulation and reducing the impacts of global warming.

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