Posts Tagged ‘BIODIVERSITY’

1992 Conference on Biodiversity

1992 Conference on Biodiversity : •    1992 Agenda 21 Agenda 21 is an agreement between more than 178 states and UN organizations outlining goals for environmental action and sustainable development in the twenty-first century. This farsighted agreement made suggestions on social and economic dimensions, natural resources, and strengthening the voice that traditionally marginalized groups have. Agenda 21 was signed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED, see below). •    1992 The United Nations Conference on Environment

 

1972 Conference on Biodiversity

1972 Conference on Biodiversity: •    1972 UNESCO Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage The UNESCO World Heritage Convention established a network of protected sites of natural significance (World Heritage Sites); sites which posses “outstanding physical, biological, and geological features habitats of threatened plants or animal species and areas

 

Importance of Biodiversity Parks

Importance of Biodiversity Parks : Every park user knows the benefits of green space, especially in urban and suburban environments, but the benefits of our parks, trails, and green spaces extend far beyond users – daily they touch the lives of every person who lives and works in the community. From improving our physical and psychological health, to strengthening our communities, and making our cities and neighborhoods more attractive places to live and work – the benefits of parks are endless – to

 

Biodiversity Parks

Biodiversity parks National parks A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment. It may consist of, rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Wilderness parks are intact and undeveloped areas used mainly by wild species. Many parks are legally protected by law. Protected wilderness zones are required for some wild species to survive. Some protected parks focus mainly on the survival of a few threatened species, such as gorillas or chimpanzees. A national park is a reserve of land,

 

IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY

IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY At the ecosystem level, biodiversity provides the conditions and drives the processes that sustain the global economy – and our very survival as a species. The benefits and services provided by ecosystems include: Generation of soils and maintenance of soil quality The activities of microbial and animal species – including bacteria, algae, fungi, mites, millipedes and worms – condition soils, break down organic

 
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