Why is biodiversity important?
Biodiversity influences all aspects of the quality of our lives. From it we obtain our food, fuel, medicines, cosmetics and construction materials. Shorelines, floodplains and wetlands help alleviate the effects of storms and floods and act as natural filters for pollutants, improving water quality. Biodiversity also provides and enhances the places where we live, relax and exercise, in both the countryside and the city.
Further information
Please see
- Valuing the Benefits of Biodiversity a 432Kb pdf file by the UK Biodiversity Partnership
- Biodiversity’s contribution to the quality of life a 1.3Mb pdf file by Natural England
