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We all know nature has value. Perhaps you love its beauty, its serenity, its creatures great and small. On an economic level, it’s recently become possible to quantify some of nature’s beneficial effects—what we call ecosystem services. Carbon storage, flood mitigation, water and air purification. Jim Anderson, Director of Natural Resources, shares his insights into how nature supports human existence, and how we humans can support nature. Season 2 runs now through November 17, 2020. Learn more: www.LCFPD.org/GreenStrategy Music: Almost August by Dan Lebowitz On the Windy Road by Dan Lebowitz Swoop by The Mini Vandals Trail of Breadcrumbs by Lyle Workman Got an idea or a question for our podcast team? Email us at WordsOfTheWoods@LCFPD.org. Words of the Woods is a production of the Lake County Forest Preserves in Libertyville, Illinois.