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Ecosystem Capital Crossword
ecosystem captial crossword
 

Across
2. forests that are found in colder regions and are dominated by a few species of evergreen trees.
3. sum of goods and service provided by the natural and managed ecosystem
5. Pattern of unplanned low-density housing and businesses outside of cities that occurs on previously undeveloped land
9. ecosystems related by having similar vegetation and similar climate
12. term for air, water, etc No on specifically owns it
17. National Forests and National Resource Land are – use lands
18. use involving harvesting natural resources to provide for peoples needs for food, etc.
19. forests with high rain and warm  temperatures.
20. features of natural ecosystems and species that have economic value and maybe exploited
Down
1. National Wildlife Refuges are--- use lands
4. continuity of an ecosystem or species regardless of their potential utility.
6. a non-profit organization that accepts gifts of land as long as the owner gives up right of development but retains ownership
7. forests that drop their leaves in the fall and become dormant.
8. management of a resource to assure a maximum benefit to humans over the long run.
10. rainforests that have high precipitation and cool climates.
11. repair the damage to land and waters
13. use involving exploitation for economic gain
14. People get locked into harmful situations and unwittingly add to the tragedy of the commons
15. National Park System and National Wildlife Preservation System---use lands
16. The right of the government to take or purchase private property for public use
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