Why is there a need for conservation?

Why is there a need for conservation?

1. To revent the extinction of plant and animal species.


2. To maintain a stable and balanced ecosystem, which prevents disruption of natural cycles such as water and carbon cycles and global warming.


3. To maintain a large genepool, whereby many wild plants and animals possess favourable genes.


4. To ensure the conservation of marine life, a major source of human food.


5. Conversation is of scientific value. We learn about evolution from studying wildlife.


6. Conservation preserves natural scenery and wildlife for people to appreciate. Natural resources for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, biking and skiing are also maintained.


7. To maintain biodiversity. Rainforests, especially rainforests, house a large variety of species of animals and plants, many of which are of great economic importance as they are sources of raw material for for industries, medicinal drugs, natural insecticides and food.

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