Question

What are benefits of biodiversity?

Answer 1

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms found in a variety of habitats.

Importance of biodiversity:

Economic importance:

1. Humans rely on biodiversity for raw materials for consumption and production.
2. Many livelihoods, including those of farmers, fishermen, and forest workers, rely on biodiversity.

Ecological importance:

Biodiversity helps ecosystems provide oxygen, clean air and water, plant pollination, pest control, wastewater treatment, and other functions.

Cultural importance:

1. Australian culture is inextricably linked to biodiversity through expressions of identity, spirituality, and aesthetic appreciation.
2. Indigenous Australians have deep spiritual beliefs about animals and plants, which has resulted in strong ties to and responsibility for biodiversity.

Scientific importance:

Biodiversity contains a wealth of systematic ecological data that helps us understand the natural world and its origins.