Reasons for maintaining biodiversity

Aesthetic Reasons

Relaxation, inspiration and positive mental health are all associated with nature

Economic Reason

Crop growth and variety, non - sustainable resources and raw materials are all threatened if biodiversity is reduced

Ecological reasons

The removal of one keystone species can have Unpredictable effects on a wide range of organisms and many species are vital to protecting humanity. (. Pollinators)

Medical Reasons

Many of our medicines come from plants which are under threat