Speech on conservation of forest in 150 to 200 words
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The sustainability of agriculture relies on biodiversity – for plant breeding, pollination and food diversity. But biodiversity is declining fast as species habitats are lost, and climate change increases the risks.
We are promoting and enabling action to reverse this trend.
A key strategy is managing less-productive farmland alongside fields and waterways to reintroduce local species, provide buffers for soil and water, and connect wildlife habitats. This enables sustainable intensification on the more productive land.
After four years we have already met our target for 2020 and we will keep on investing to further improve biodiversity in agriculture. We have now implemented 229 projects in 37 countries, benefiting a total of 5.6 million hectares. Benefits for farmers include reduced soil erosion and better soil nutrient cycling, crop pollination, pest control and water quality regulation. Wider social gains include enhanced genetic diversity, carbon sequestration, flood attenuation and recreation opportunities.
We are promoting and enabling action to reverse this trend.
A key strategy is managing less-productive farmland alongside fields and waterways to reintroduce local species, provide buffers for soil and water, and connect wildlife habitats. This enables sustainable intensification on the more productive land.
After four years we have already met our target for 2020 and we will keep on investing to further improve biodiversity in agriculture. We have now implemented 229 projects in 37 countries, benefiting a total of 5.6 million hectares. Benefits for farmers include reduced soil erosion and better soil nutrient cycling, crop pollination, pest control and water quality regulation. Wider social gains include enhanced genetic diversity, carbon sequestration, flood attenuation and recreation opportunities.
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