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Maintaining Biodiversity
BIODIVERSITY is the variety of different species that live in an ECOSYSTEM and is crucial for an ecosystem’s stability.
Biodiversity is often reduced by HUMAN ACTIVITIES such as DEFORESTATION, incorrect WASTE DISPOSAL and destruction of PEAT BOGS.
To minimise the effects on ECOSYSTEMS and BIODIVERSITY, various PROGRAMMES have been initiated by scientists and concerned citizens:
- BREEDING PROGRAMMES: These help prevent ENDANGERED SPECIES from becoming extinct by breeding them in captivity and sometimes releasing them back into the wild.
- HABITAT PROTECTION: Efforts like regenerating coral reefs and rainforests aim to protect rare habitats, thus preserving biodiversity.
- REINTRODUCTION PROJECTS: Establishing HEDGEROWS and FIELD MARGINS on farms where only a single crop is grown helps reintroduce a range of plant species, offering habitats for a larger variety of organisms.
- REGULATIONS: Governments may implement laws to reduce deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions, combating GLOBAL WARMING.
- RECYCLING: Encouraging recycling can decrease waste in landfills, conserving land for ecosystems.
Balancing Biodiversity with Human Needs
Maintaining biodiversity can be difficult due to CONFLICTING PRESSURES:
- ECONOMIC FACTORS: Protecting biodiversity can be EXPENSIVE.
- FOOD SECURITY: Sometimes, biodiversity must be balanced against the need to protect crops and livestock for food for humans. This can result in habitat loss.
- DEVELOPMENT: While many support environmental protection, high-demand land use for housing and agriculture can make it difficult to maintain biodiversity.
Maintaining Biodiversity
BIODIVERSITY is the variety of different species that live in an ECOSYSTEM and is crucial for an ecosystem’s stability.
Biodiversity is often reduced by HUMAN ACTIVITIES such as DEFORESTATION, incorrect WASTE DISPOSAL and destruction of PEAT BOGS.
To minimise the effects on ECOSYSTEMS and BIODIVERSITY, various PROGRAMMES have been initiated by scientists and concerned citizens:
- BREEDING PROGRAMMES: These help prevent ENDANGERED SPECIES from becoming extinct by breeding them in captivity and sometimes releasing them back into the wild.
- HABITAT PROTECTION: Efforts like regenerating coral reefs and rainforests aim to protect rare habitats, thus preserving biodiversity.
- REINTRODUCTION PROJECTS: Establishing HEDGEROWS and FIELD MARGINS on farms where only a single crop is grown helps reintroduce a range of plant species, offering habitats for a larger variety of organisms.
- REGULATIONS: Governments may implement laws to reduce deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions, combating GLOBAL WARMING.
- RECYCLING: Encouraging recycling can decrease waste in landfills, conserving land for ecosystems.
Balancing Biodiversity with Human Needs
Maintaining biodiversity can be difficult due to CONFLICTING PRESSURES:
- ECONOMIC FACTORS: Protecting biodiversity can be EXPENSIVE.
- FOOD SECURITY: Sometimes, biodiversity must be balanced against the need to protect crops and livestock for food for humans. This can result in habitat loss.
- DEVELOPMENT: While many support environmental protection, high-demand land use for housing and agriculture can make it difficult to maintain biodiversity.
