UNIT 4: BIODIVERSITY, ITS IMPORTANCE TO DAILY

LIVING

WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY
 The diversity (number and variety of species) of
plant and animal life within a region
Endemism
- The ecological state of a species being unique to
a defined geographic location, such as an island,
nation, country or other defined zone, or
habitat type;
- organisms that are indigenous to a place are not
endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere.
BIO-BENEFITS
A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO SAVE BIODIVERSITY
1. Join a project to plant trees or a butterfly
garden, clean local rivers, or clear litter from a
local park
2. Shop at a local farmers market and bring your
own reusable bag instead of taking a disposable
plastic one
3. Reduce, reuse, recycle
- Think before you use extra lights.
- Organize a clothes swap with a bunch of friends.
- Consider what you buy; be an environment-
friendly shopper!
- Make sure you and your family recycle
everything you can.
Sustainability
- Configuring society so that each person can
meet their own needs and greatest potential,
while preserving biodiversity and natural
ecosystems, and planning for future generations
to maintain this potential.