Biodiversity

• Biodiversity


  Variety of all the different species of organisms on earth, or within an ecosystem.
• Importance of a Great biodiversity

  • Ensures the Stability of ecosystems by reducing dependence of one species on another for food, shelter and the maintenance of the physical environment
• Measures put in place to maintain biodiversity

  • Breeding programmes for endangered species
  • Protection + regeneration of rare habitats
  • Recycling resources rather than dumping waste in landfill
  • Reduction of deforestation and CO₂ emissions by some governments
  • Reintroduction of field margins and hedgerows in agricultural areas where farmers grow only one type of crop
• Issues with maintaining biodiversity

  • Expensive
  • To maintain the standard of living Fertilisers and Mining is needed
  • Some countries need wood for Homes, Crops and Cooking