Table 2.

Definitions of different cultural ecosystem services used in this study

Cultural ecosystem service	Definition (modified from MEA 2005)
Spiritual/religious	Sacred, religious, or other forms of spiritual inspiration derived from ecosystems
Recreation and tourism	Characteristics of natural or cultivated landscapes that allow recreation and tourism
Aesthetic	Appreciation of scenic or other beauty in natural and cultivated landscapes
Inspirational	The use of natural motives or artifacts in arts, folklore, etc.
Educational	Ecosystem attributes that facilitate formal and informal educational opportunities
Cultural identity/sense of place	Current cultural linkages between humans and their environment
Cultural heritage	“Memories” in the landscape from past cultural ties