Describe biodiversity -(Might just be 1-2 sentences.)
Think of an example of low biodiversity and describe your chosen ecosystem.
Provide 2 solutions that could help solve low biodiversity.
Persuade your audience that your solution is the most effective
Compare: costs, constraints, and potential benefits
Convince your audience to help you with this solution
Describe to your audience how they can participate personally
Motivate your audience to be excited about what the solution has to offer
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms present in a particular ecosystem or on the entire planet. This includes the diversity of species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.
An example of low biodiversity is a monoculture agricultural system, where only one crop is grown in a large area. This results in a lack of diversity in plant and animal species, as well as an increased risk of crop failures due to pests or disease.
Two solutions to increase biodiversity in this system could be implementing crop rotation, which involves planting different crops in different seasons, and creating small pockets of diverse plants to support natural enemies of pests.
Of these solutions, crop rotation is the most cost-effective and feasible, as it only requires changing the crops planted in a specific area. It also has the potential to provide benefits such as increased soil health and reduced reliance on pesticides.
To participate in this solution, individuals can support local farmers who practice crop rotation, or even try it out in their own home gardens.
By increasing biodiversity in our agricultural systems, we can not only support a healthier ecosystem but also improve food security for future generations. Let's work together to make this a reality.