Maintaining Biodiversity

Question 1

What are the reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 1

-ecological, economic, aesthetic, social, ethic, environmental and agricultural

Question 2

What are the ecological reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 2

-more diverse an ecosystem = more able to survive + adapt to environmental changes
-protect keystone species within communities
-minimise disruptions to food chains

Question 3

What are the economic reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 3

-high economic value
-medicines originate from plants, fungi + bacteria
-ecotourism - source of income for many counties
-major contributions to science + tech

Question 4

What are the aesthetic reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 4

-pleasure in the beauty of nature
-provides inspiration for creatives
-strong argument for preserving biodiversity for aesthetic benefits