This part of the global issues web site attempts to highlight some of the environmental issues and concerns that have an affect on all of us — from what we do, to what we don’t do.
Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares?
Last updated Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
Why is Biodiversity important? Does it really matter if there aren’t so many species?
Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play.
For example, a larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops; greater species diversity ensures natural sustainability for all life forms; and healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters.Why is Biodiversity important? Does it really matter if there aren’t so many species?
And so, while we dominate this planet, we still need to preserve the diversity in wildlife.
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