# FLOWS: Core Benefits

The Core Benefits Framework identifies 21 ecological benefits that are consistent across the reviewed frameworks: 19 cornerstone ecosystem services and two foundational real asset benefits.

<table><thead><tr><th width="310">Ecosystem Services Core Benefits</th><th>Real Asset Core Benefits</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Raw Materials</td><td>Land Utilization</td></tr><tr><td>Food</td><td>Resource Utilization</td></tr><tr><td>Energy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Water Abundance</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Healthy Soils</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Medicinal &#x26; Genetic</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Climate Stability</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Clean Air</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Clean Water</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Risk Resilience</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pollination</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Erosion Control</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Pest &#x26; Disease Control</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Habitat</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Recreation &#x26; Experiences</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Research &#x26; Learning</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Aesthetic &#x26; Sensory</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Art &#x26; Inspiration</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Existence &#x26; Legacy</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Supporting materials, scope and methodological notes are found in the [Ecosystem Services ](/appendix/ecosystem-services-classification.md)and [Real Assets](/appendix/real-asset-classification-and-real-property-considerations.md) Appendices
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