Biodiversity (What do I know?)

Author: Levick
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The media often emphasizes threats to tropical rainforests (such as the Amazon basin) or iconic species (like pandas), while in reality, the problem is far more severe, affecting all terrestrial and marine environments, as well as all wild, domesticated, and cultivated species. Some say that the current situation is causing irreversible damage to the natural heritage formed over millions of years of biological evolution. This book begins with "What is biodiversity," introducing the origins and current state of biodiversity, the development and utilization of biodiversity and its economic benefits, the impact of human activities on biodiversity, and the conservation of biodiversity, including international agreements and protection measures in various countries. This book presents a fresh concept of biodiversity, emphasizing the need for urgent action to protect what can still be saved. It argues that while investigating existing species and evaluating the impact of human activities is important, from now on, all available scientific knowledge should be utilized to intensify biodiversity conservation efforts. At the same time, the public and government departments should fully recognize the economic, ecological, and social impacts of the rapid deterioration of biodiversity, better protect the environment and natural resources, and achieve sustainable development.