Land use changes devastate ecosystems, jeopardizing human wellbeing worldwide.
Land use changes impact ecosystem services, affecting human well-being. Different types of ecosystem services are influenced, such as provisioning services like agriculture and water supply, supporting services like soil quality, regulating services like water purification, and cultural services. Most research shows a negative impact of land use change on ecosystem services, highlighting the need for better methods to value and manage these services in the future.