Question

Discuss the value of biodiversity

Answer 1

Answer:

•Economic—biodiversity provides humans with raw materials for consumption and production. •Many livelihoods, such as those of farmers, fishers and timber workers, are dependent on biodiversity.

•Ecological life support—biodiversity provides functioning ecosystems that supply oxygen, clean air and water, pollination of plants, pest control, wastewater treatment and many ecosystem services.

•Recreation—many recreational pursuits rely on our unique biodiversity, such as birdwatching, hiking, camping and fishing. Our tourism industry also depends on biodiversity.

•Cultural—the Australian culture is closely connected to biodiversity through the expression of identity, through spirituality and through aesthetic appreciation. Indigenous Australians have strong connections and obligations to biodiversity arising from spiritual beliefs about animals and plants.

Answer 2

Answer:

biodiversity provides functioning of ecosystems that supply oxygen ,clean air and water pollination of plants pest control west water treactment and many ecosystem services