Science Common Sense
1377 - How is biodiversity conservation knowledge and skills applied to natural disaster prevention?
Imagine you're in a forest near a river, and there's a big storm coming. The forest has many trees, plants, and animals, which is called biodiversity. Now, biodiversity conservation is taking care of this forest and all its living things.
When we apply biodiversity conservation knowledge and skills to natural disaster prevention, we can help prevent disasters like landslides and floods. Here's how:
- Trees hold soil: Trees in the forest help hold the soil together with their strong roots. This means that when it rains, the soil won't wash away, and landslides are less likely to happen.
- Wetlands absorb water: Wetlands, like marshes and swamps, can absorb a lot of water. This means that when there's a big storm, the wetlands can help reduce the amount of water flowing into rivers and prevent floods.
- Animals warn us: Animals can warn us about natural disasters. For example, animals may leave an area before a storm or earthquake hits.
- Ecosystems recover: When we conserve biodiversity, we help ecosystems recover faster after a disaster. This means that animals and plants can come back to the area more quickly.
By taking care of biodiversity, we can help prevent and reduce the impact of natural disasters.