I. Choose one of the 17 ecosystems services of Costanza et al. (1997). Which did you choose?

1. Describe in detail the ecosystem functions this service provides. Relate this ecosystem service to the concept of sustainability, especially the input/output rule of Goodland and Daly (1996).

2. If this ecosystem service is lost, what is the technological solution?

Extra credit: provide an estimate of how much that would cost with a reference or original calculations see Costanza et al. 1997? How did you determine this?

3. Give an example of a specific ecosystem service in your immediate area, and describe the functions of this service to that immediate area.

II. Choose an ecosystem that is in need of management. Which did you choose?

4. Describe how this ecosystem functions. In particular, what are its principal autotrophic and heterotrophic components and other functional parts that keep it intact? What are some keystone species?

5. Rank three principal challenges to the management of this ecosystem, and state why you believe these are the principal challenges?

6. Name and describe another type of capital besides natural capital that is present in the ecosystem you have chosen. How would you value these other types of capital?

III. Choose an ecotechnology. Which did you choose?

7. Describe a current technological aspect of this technology that is a major constraint to its widespread use.

8. Describe a social aspect that is a major constraint.