The variety of life is absolutely essential for the survival of life on planet earth. Ecosystems are made up of an incredible range of habitats and habitats are a major driving force for biodiversity.
Mankind's effect on habitats is to radically modify them to suit perceived, short-term needs. See a forest - start cutting and burning because what you want more of is space to build and to grow the few plants that provide humans with food. Now, of course it is the worldwide timber mafia that is destroying forests to make a very quick buck.
The 6 rules for saving our planet are simple:
1. Leave nature alone.
2. Don't pollute.
3. Be least wasteful.
4. Analyse the longterm impact before taking any action.
5. Organise to save nature.
6. Participate in conservancy efforts locally.
Every species occupies its own little niche in an ecosystem. The ecosystem is sustained by the creatures that successfully fill up their respective niches. This interlinking means that the loss of species will result in the death of an ecosystem.
Changes in ecosystems threaten all life for eventually all niches, including man's are tied to the environment of our planet.
Think about it. Learn to love the diversity of nature that keeps us all alive.
Act, or don't - appropriately
Act, or don't - appropriately
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