Scientists from the University of Freiburg have found that the stability and resilience f forest habitats are directly linked to their levels of biodiversity. Complex ecosystems with any species to fill all roles have a broader safety net guarding against population losses. Additionally, the study concluded that forests that combine two or three tree species are on average 25 to 30 percent more stabile than others. Having locally established species to fall back on in the event of epidemic or selective deforestation certainly increases the chances of a forest surviving.
This article serves as yet another piece of evidence to support the general link between biodiversity, and both human and environmental progress. Forests and other important habitats are able to proliferate at a higher rate with higher security with more biodiverse populations. Human technology progresses faster with a more diverse source of inspiration. Biodiversity will soon not only be linked with medical shortcomings such as antibiotics and blood thinners, but with all aspects of our way of life.
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I’m curious about the link you draw between biodiversity and medical shortcoming, could you explain this in more detail? I agree that biodiversity is essential to the wellbeing of ecosystems. I can easily see how human activities (like overhunting) can contribute to a decline in biodiversity. Because biodiversity is so important, I think there should be a greater focus on how human actions impact it.
I’m curious about the link you draw between biodiversity and medical shortcoming, could you explain this in more detail? I agree that biodiversity is essential to the wellbeing of ecosystems. I can easily see how human activities (like overhunting) can contribute to a decline in biodiversity. Because biodiversity is so important, I think there should be a greater focus on how human actions impact it.