Richard Fox, Head of Recording at Butterfly Conservation, said: «Butterflies and moths provide important ecosystem services such as prey for insectivorous birds, as well as being an important part of our natural heritage. (sciencedaily.com)
Near the top of that list is the New Zealand flatworm, a relative newcomer to Ireland's shores, which feeds on native earthworms that provide important ecosystem services as well as currying favor with farmers for enhancing the fertility and drainage of agricultural soils. (sciencedaily.com)
These forests provide not only wood and non-wood products, but also important ecosystem services that regulate the water balance and protect the soil from erosion. (sciencedaily.com)