Biodiversity Lost Forever PDF

Extinction Biodiversity Lost Forever Contents 01 Introduction 03 Threats to Biodiversity 02 Components of Biodiversity 04 Protection of Biodiversity Introduction What is Biodiversity?  Definition The variety of life forms on Earth, including plants, an...

Extinction Biodiversity Lost Forever Contents 01 Introduction 03 Threats to Biodiversity 02 Components of Biodiversity 04 Protection of Biodiversity Introduction What is Biodiversity?  Definition The variety of life forms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.  Importance Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability, resilience, and providing essential ecosystem services.  Why is Biodiversity Important? Ecosystem stability Economic value Cultural significance Diverse species contribute to a Biodiversity provides resources for Biodiversity enriches cultures, balanced ecosystem, enhancing industries like pharmaceuticals, traditions, and spiritual values resilience to environmental agriculture, and tourism around the world changes Components of Biodiversity Genetic Diversity DNA Variation 01 Genetic diversity is reflected in the variety of DNA sequences among individuals within a population. Importance 02 Genetic diversity is crucial for species' adaptation to changing environments and overall ecosystem resilience.  Species Diversity 01 02 03 Ecosystem Diversity Genetic Diversity Importance Variety of genes within a Range of different habitats Essential for ecosystem species and communities within an stability and resilience area  Ecosystem Diversity 01 Habitat Variety 02 Species Interactions 03 Biotic Communities Different types of habitats Various species interact Ecosystems consist of support a wide range of within ecosystems, diverse biotic communities species. forming complex interacting with each relationships. other.  Functional Diversity refers to those components of biodiversity that influence how an ecosystem operates or functions.  Threats to Biodiversity Habitat Destruction Deforestation Clearing of forests for agriculture, urbanization, and logging. Pollution Contamination of habitats with harmful chemicals and waste. Climate Change Alteration of ecosystems due to global warming, affecting biodiversity. Habitat Loss - reduction in the amount of space where a particular species, or group of species can survive Habitat Destruction Eutrophication - excessive plant and algal growth due to the increased availability of one or more limiting growth factors needed for photosynthesis Magnification - the phenomenon in which harmful chemicals enter in the food chain and its concentration increases at each tropic level. Augmentation - the addition of archaea or bacterial cultures required to speed up the rate of degradation of a contaminant.  Climate Change Habitat Destruction Species Extinction Alters ecosystems, leading to loss of biodiversity. Rising temperatures disrupt natural habitats, causing species to go extinct. Pollution Air Pollution 01 Harmful gases and particles released into the air can negatively impact biodiversity. Water Pollution 02 Contamination of water bodies with chemicals and waste can threaten aquatic ecosystems. Pollution Soil Pollution Chemicals and pollutants in the soil can harm plant and animal life, reducing biodiversity. Invasive Species Invasive Species non-native (not naturally found) species whic are added to the area. Protection of Biodiversity  Conservation Strategies Habitat preservation Species conservation Sustainable practices Protecting natural habitats to Implementing measures to Promoting sustainable agriculture maintain biodiversity and safeguard endangered species and fishing to reduce negative ecosystems. and prevent extinction. impacts on biodiversity. Sustainable Practices Sustainable Conservation Areas Agriculture Eco-friendly Tourism Establishing protected areas to Implementing farming methods Encouraging responsible travel preserve diverse ecosystems and that minimize environmental practices to protect natural species. impact and promote biodiversity. habitats and wildlife. Community Involvement Conservation projects Engage local communities in habitat restoration and species protection efforts. Education and awareness Raise awareness through workshops, campaigns, and educational programs. Thank You