Reasons for Maintaining Biodiversity

Question 1

What are the ecological reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 1

all species are part of the ecosystem
provide habitat for other organisms
part of the food  chain
species are a genetic resource
possible sources of medicine

keystone species - play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem - if we removed the ecosystem then collapses, we have to conserve these species

Question 2

What are the economical reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 2

resources for non-medical reasons e.g. building materials (wood)

ecotourism

continuous monoculture causes soil depletion decreases yields and requires more fertiliser

species have the right to exist

Question 3

What are the aesthetic reasons for maintaining biodiversity?

Answer 3

species have an aesthetic value - gives happiness so it is worth protecting the landscapes