"As far as we know, life is the one feature that makes our planet unique, and life's vast diversity is perhaps its most impressive trait. Most of the world's political, economic, and health problems, present and future, are intimately linked to the way we manage the world's immense variety of wildlife and natural resources. It is not too late to save a large amount of the earth's remaining biodiversity, but time is running very short." Dobson, A (1996:vii)

Our biological diversity is so important and apart from the fact that it is in a great danger it has so much to offer and some people just do not seem to realise that. I know that it is very easy to make statements and claim that looking after our biodiversity is of paramount importance, but it is more difficult to get something done (unfortunately). We might do our best to contribute to the well-being of our planet, however it is up to the economists, politicians and corporate leaders to put some plans in place. Interestingly, the mentioned professionals not always have the necessary knowledge, they are not aware of the facts and figures related to the biodiversity, therefore no actions or strategies can be devised by them...
Dobson, in his Conservation and Biodiversity mentions a few reasons why biodiversity is precious that can be quite understandable and clear for professionals that do not have a lot to do with biodiversity conservation issues. Some of them are: 1] large potential of creating new business opportunities (such as drugs needed for various diseases) 2] opportunity of creating new jobs (labour-intensive industries, management, reconstruction of nature reserves) or 3] maintenance of human health and economy through natural ecosystems!The unique biological diversity has lots to offer! Let's hope that plans will be put in place for it to survive and possibly expand

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ref:
- Dobson, A (1996) Conservation and Biodiversity, Scientific American Library, USA