[19.7] conservation of habitats
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what is conservation?
management of the earth’s natural resources by humans so maximum use of them can be made in the future
what are 4 main reasons for conservation?
• personal • ethical • economic • cultural and aesthetic
reasons for conservation: personal
to maintain our planet and therefore our life support system
reasons for conservation: ethical
• considering the impact of humans • other species have occupied the earth far longer than we have and should be allowed to coexist with us • respect for living things is preferable to disregard for them
reasons for conservation: economic
• living organisms have a very large pool of genes with the capacity to make millions of substances, many of which may prove valuable in the future • long-term producitvity is greater if ecosystems are maintained in their natural balanced state • tourism
reasons for conservation: cultural and aesthetic
• habitats and organisms enrich our lives • their variety adds interest to everday life and inspires writers etc. who entertain and fulfill us