Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Conserving Biodiversity – in our own small way

“Life is given to us, we earn it by giving it” – Rabindranath Tagore

Human life is a boon and we all should live the life in a most happy and peaceful manner with the flora and fauna around us. Biodiversity means not just about the number of species and sites within a specific area, nor is it about the list of populations at risk from extinction. The essence of nature is not only diversity but also dynamism, and the interaction between species and habitat is of crucial importance. Biodiversity is to preserve the ecological status quo.
We all have a moral responsibility to conserve the Biodiversity in our own small way.
We should have regard to nature conservation, alongside the enhancement and maintenance of the natural beauty of the surroundings. We should prevent ground water and surface water contamination, which finally results in loss of drinking water. We may plant a window box, clean up a local pond or plant night blossoming flowers to attract bats. People are encouraged to leave their cars at home and try cycling again. Buy Forest products meeting specific environmental, social and economic criteria. Buy organic produce which don’t use synthetic pesticides and agricultural chemicals.

Tapas Kumar Sen

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