Maintaining Biodiversity

• What is biodiversity?

  The variety of different species on Earth
• Why is rich biodiversity important?

  It helps make ecosystems more stable
• What are some ways to reduce the negative effects of humans on biodiversity?

  • Use breeding programs for endangered species
  • Protect and regenerate habitats
  • Implement field margins and hedgerows
  • Reduce deforestation and carbon emissions
  • Recycle waste materials
• What is one method to increase the numbers of endangered species?

  Breeding programs in zoos
• Why are Sumatran tigers mentioned in the video?

  They are endangered with few remaining
• What is the impact of draining wetlands on biodiversity?

  It reduces biodiversity significantly
• What has been done to protect wetlands in recent years?

  Large areas have been protected from drainage
• What are field margins?

  Strips of land left for wild plants and animals
• How do hedgerows contribute to biodiversity?

  They provide habitats for various species
• What role do governments play in maintaining biodiversity?

  They can reduce deforestation and emissions
• What has the Brazilian government done to protect biodiversity?

  Established national parks in the Amazon
• How does increasing renewable energy use affect biodiversity?

  It reduces global warming and emissions
• What is a positive effect of recycling waste materials?

  It reduces habitat destruction from landfills
• What happens to habitats when waste is dumped into landfills?

  They are destroyed for plants and animals
• What are some actions individuals can take to help biodiversity?

  • Recycle waste materials
  • Support conservation efforts
  • Reduce personal carbon footprint
  • Educate others about biodiversity