ECOLOGICA

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ECONOMICS
WORKSHEET:
Putting Monetary Value on
Ecosystem Components and
Processes
 The Intent of this Activity.
OBJECTIVE
This activity aims to understand that
ecosystem components and natural processes
can be price-tagged. It helps us understand to
value ecosystems more as these are our
national assets for both national and local
economic progress.
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Individually accomplish this worksheet.
2. Identify an ecosystem component or
process that your professional industry
capitalizes on.
3. From the video approximate the monetary
value of your selected ecosystem
component or process.
4. What would be a sustainable way of
utilizing and managing your selected
ecosystem component or process?
 Ecosystem Component/Process:
Pollination

⪢ Brief description of use in your

professional industry:
⪢ Facilitates the growth of crops essential
for cooking and baking; ensuring a
diverse and flavorful array of
ingredients.

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 Monetary Value: Insect Pollinators with
Fruits

⪢ Your approximate computation

What is the economic value of services derived from insect pollination that
yields 12,500 kg of fruits annually in the Philippines for each Filipino who
purchase fruits?

Given:
P = ₱ 55 per kilo
Q = 12,500 kg of fruits
V=?
V = ₱55 per kilo x 12,500 kg
V = ₱687,500

Therefore, ₱687,500 is the financial value of insect pollinating services for

supplying each Filipino who purchases fruits.

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 Sustainable Use and Management:

Optimizing pollination for culinary crop production necessitates a

comprehensive approach. Firstly, understanding crop-specific pollination
needs and the foraging behaviors of essential pollinators is crucial. This
requires safeguarding natural habitats, like wildflower meadows and forests,
which sustain diverse pollinator populations. Concurrently, adopting
sustainable agricultural practices—minimizing pesticide use and enhancing
pollinator resources—is essential. Supporting research and educational
endeavors fosters broader understanding and engagement with pollinator
ecology. Continuous monitoring and evaluation allow for adaptive
management, ensuring effective pollination services while preserving
pollinator health and biodiversity. Flexibility in management strategies,
informed by ongoing assessment and emerging research, is vital for sustained
success in both crop yields and pollinator conservation.

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 Thanks!
Full Name: Yohan Dale Iñigo C. Miranda
Degree Program: BS-HRIM
Course & Block: FBHHM2
Teacher: Sir Jose Mari Gonzales
Date: March 3, 2024