TITLE:
Identifying the Ecosystem Services of Biodiversity on the Island of Martinique for Society
AUTHORS:
Lionel Marceau Hirep
KEYWORDS:
Ecosystem Services, Martinique, Environmental Protection, Biodiversity, Cultural Identity, Traditional Medicine, Sylvotherapy, Food Self-Sufficiency, Natural Risk Prevention, Systemic Analysis
JOURNAL NAME:
Natural Resources,
Vol.16 No.13,
December
29,
2025
ABSTRACT: The subject focuses on the biotic ecosystem services provided to Martinique society. How do humans exploit the natural world around them? What are the specific environmental and cultural characteristics of Martinique? To achieve these objectives, the preferred method was first to carry out spatio-temporal research by immersing ourselves in the Martinique region over a period of several years. Secondly, a systemic analysis of the data was carried out to gain an overall view of ecosystem services in Martinique. This enabled us to highlight the richness and diversity of the services offered by nature to society. This holistic research into ecosystem services in Martinique lays the foundations for a more specific investigation into each of the services identified.