Quantification of human extraction, harvesting, consumption, and production from natural systems. This is where human activity physically takes from nature — measured volumes of water, harvested biomass, extracted minerals, caught fish, felled timber.
Scope
- Water abstraction: Measured volumes of groundwater and surface water extracted for human use
- Agriculture and aquaculture: Crop yields, livestock production, fish catches, timber harvests
- Mining and quarrying: Mineral extraction quantities, gravel/sand extraction, fossil fuel production
- Energy production: Renewable energy generation from natural sources (hydropower, wind, solar, biomass)
- Fishing: Catch volumes, landing statistics, quota utilisation
Key Distinction: Resource vs Utilisation
The natural resource itself sits in the physical sphere — mineral deposits in Geosphere Resources, fish stocks in Biosphere Fauna, timber in Biosphere Vegetation. This twig records how much humans take — the utilisation volume that connects human activity to natural stock.
Leaves
| Leaf | Question | Lens | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land Management | Which agricultural management patterns and production-use classes apply in this area? | primary | |
| Aquaculture Sites | Where are aquaculture activities located, and what production or discharge characteristics are reported there? | primary | |
| Drinking Water & Water Source Protection | What drinking water source protection zones or supply infrastructure exist here? | member | |
| Fisheries Intensity | What fishing effort and gear activity occur in this marine area, and how does it relate to ecosystem pressure and regulation? | primary | |
| Fisheries Monitoring & Management | What fisheries activities, vessel density, or aquaculture operations occur here? | member | |
| Forest Ecosystems & Management | What forest types, management units, or restoration initiatives are present here? | member |
Classical Theme Mappings
| Standard | Theme | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 19115 | Farming | Farming |
| INSPIRE | Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities | Agricultural Facilities |