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Disturbance Regulation
The capacity of the soil, regolith and vegetation to buffer the effects of wind, water and waves through water and energy storage capacity and surface resistance.
ecosystem FUNCTION CATEGORY
Regulating Functions
How does disturbance regulation contribute to ecosystem services provision?
Rocky outcrops buffer adjacent ecosystems from the impacts of coastal weather hazards.
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The soil profile stores water and reduces runoff. Vegetation enhances infiltration and provides surface resistance. Degraded soils and landscapes have a reduced capacity. Soil properties (e.g. depth, surface texture) and vegetation and physical structure are important.
Table 1 below presents the relative magnitude disturbance regulation contributes to different ecosystem services (relative to other ecosystem functions) in SEQ.
Table 1:The relative magnitude (to other ecosystem functions) Disturbance Regulation contributes to each ecosystem service.
Ecosystem Service Category
Ecosystem Service
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1
2
3
4
5
Provisioning Services
Food products
Water for Consumption
Building and Fibre Resources
Fuel Resources
Genetic Resources for Cultivated Products
Biochemical, medicinal and pharmaceutical resources
Ornamental Resources
Transport Infrastructure
Regulating Services
Air Quality
Habitable Climate
Water Quality
Arable Land
Buffering Against Extremes
Pollination
Reduce Pests and Diseases
Productive Soils
Noise Abatement
Cultural Services
Iconic Species
Cultural Diversity
Spiritual and Religious Values
Knowledge Systems
Inspiration
Aesthetic Values
Effect on Social Interactions
Sense of Place
Iconic Landscapes
Recreational Opportunities
Therapeutic Landscapes
What is the temporal and geographic scale disturbance regulation operates at and services are delivered?
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The map to the right shows areas where the function disturbance regulation is expected to occur across SEQ. Data sets supporting the map can be found in the Quick Index. By clicking on the link below the map it will provide a more detailed view.
HOW DO WE KNOW IF WE ARE DEGRADING, MAINTAINING OR IMPROVING disturbance regulation in SEQ?
Soil and vegetation are important for infiltration, surface resistance and storing of water.
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HOW DO WE MANAGE THIS ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION in SEQ?
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