reasons for maintaining biodiversity

• what are the three main reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

  • aesthetic
  • ecological
  • economic
• what are the aesthetic reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

  • beauty- enriches lives, provides peaceful and calming environment
  • inspiration for musicians and writers, provide pleasure through songs and books
  • studies show patients recover quicker from injury when surrounded by plants and calming environment
• what are the economic reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

  • soil erosion is a result of deforestation- reduced ability to grow crops, therefore may rely on other countries for crops = problem
  • non-sustainable removal of materials can lead to collapse of industry
  • species with potential economic importance might go extinct before being discovered
  • medicines yet to be discovered- source of financial income