Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth. It refers to the number of species of plants, animals and microorganisms. However, it also refers to the difference of the ecosystems on the planet such as rainforests, deserts, coral reefs and so on. This is all parts of a biologically diverse on the earth. The beauty of the country is made by the biodiversity on the earth. This can make the country became the most popular place to touristy, because of a wealth resource for the tourist sector that including the interesting animals and plants, a wonderful or fantastic place for tourist to explore and also scenic walks. These indicate the importance of tourism plays as an important part to the economy of the country. So, to enjoy the success or beauty of the natural, protect the biodiversity is being ensured.
Nevertheless, tourism is one of the sectors that growing fastest in the world. But more of the sector development in the hotspots of biodiversity will have many species unique to that region. There is why tourism represents both opportunities for and threats to the conservation of biodiversity.
Impact on Plants Diversity
While enjoying the beauty of biodiversity, industry of tourism will also bring the impacts to the plants, wildlife and habitats. The impacts on plant diversity are quite similar to other economic activities such as construction work, industry and so on. For example:
• Destruction of vegetation directly
• Over-use of water or other resources
• Site of the tourism infrastructure
• Poorly planned
• Habitat degradation by the poorly management of outdoor activities such as angling, cycling, hiking and so on
• inappropriate behavior of the visitors (littering)
• Increasing of waste production
• Local infrastructure...
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Queensland coastal dunes are an integral part of coastal environment and ecosystems. Queensland beaches are known for a number of its natural icons and prominent features and are widely recognized and appreciated for their breath taking scenery, significant biodiversity, recreation experiences and generation of economic benefits from tourism. With the influx of human influence with beachfront development, mowing and topsoiling dunes, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, weeds and feral animals disturbing the native ecological communities, leads to the destruction of delicate sand dunes creating more damaging problems such as erosion. (reference)
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Landscape fragmentation contributes to loss of migratory corridors, loss of connectivity and natural communities, which all lead to a loss of biodiversity for a region. Conservation of biodiversity must include all levels of diversity: genetic, species, community, and landscape (CNHP 1995). Each complex level is dependent upon and linked to the other levels. In addition, humans are linked to all levels of this hierarchy. A healthy natural and human environment go hand in hand (CNHP 1995). An important step in conservation planning, in order to guarantee both a healthy natural environment as well as a healthy human environment, is recognizing the most endangered elements.
In the last 10 years, the global population has increases from 1.6 to 1.7 billion and the worlds economy has increased increases by over seven times. Biodiversity is a major resource for many different industries and companies which govern the world economy (Mondal, 2016). Essentials such as fuel sources, food supplies and medical supplies are provided and supplied as a result of Biodiversity. Forestry, hydropower and almost all vital ecosystem industries and services depend on the conservation of biodiversity. Through natural chemical removal, food distribution and many other processes biodiversity has provided over $2.9 trillion in annual benefits worldwide (Florida, 2011). It is clear that biodiversity is essential and exceptionally benefits for the world and its
Tourism impacts can be generally classified into seven categories with each having both positive and negative impacts. These impacts include; economic, environmental, social and cultural, crowding and congestion, taxes, and community attitude. It is essential for a balance on array of impacts that may either positively or negatively affect the resident communities. Different groups are concerned about different tourism impacts that affect them in one way or another. Tourism’s benefits can be increased by use of specific plans and actions. These can also lead to decrease in the gravity of negative impacts. Communities will not experience every impact but instead this will depend on particular natural resources, development, or spatial patterns (Glen 1999).
The current level of conceptual understanding of the effects of biodiversity on ecosystem processes is so primitive that at this stage it is possible to recognize the linkages at the level of functional groups only. In any ecosystem there are diverse types of functions performed by different species or species groups. However, no two species or individuals are identical. It may be noted that some species diversity within the functional groups or genetic diversity within the species has important ecosystem
The Convention on Biological Diversity (hereafter: “CBD”) is an international treaty adopted by United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held at Rio de Janeiro in June 1992 and came into force on December 29, 1993. Initially when it came into force there were 168 members now it is 193 in total. The aim to protect biodiversity and the dramatic steps taken for conservation, sustainable use and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits attracted the world communities to become members (History of the Convention, n.d). In principle the convention on biological diversity changed the ownership concept of biodiversity protection i.e. (“common heritage of humankind”) to the “sovereign right” of each member country (Hirsch, 2012). It is the responsibility of the each member to develop and implement policies in a way that helps in the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources. It also recognizes the knowledge of local and indigenous people for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity (Brahmi et al., 2004).The article 8(j) of CBD has an important provision which gives the member state rights to “respect, preserve and maintain” traditional style and knowledge about the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. The protection must promote the wider application of such knowledge and stimulate innovation and also ensure that the benefits are shared in fair and equitable manner to the communities.
Destroying the habitat of different plants and animals, they no longer have a place to live. Their food source and nutrients are taken away and have nowhere else to go. These organisms will die out and there will be a loss in the diversity of that ecosystem. That ecosystem can then start to crumble as the habitats are taken away and the plants and animals have no home. With no habitat in which the organisms can live in, there is going to be very little diversity.
According to World WildLife Fund, many ecosystems around the world are being destroyed, eliminating many plant and animal species that inhabit them (“Pollution”).
The most interesting thing that I have learned about Biological Geography this semester is biodiversity hotspots. Before taking this class I had no clue what biodiversity hotspots where and how big of a role they play on humans. Biodiversity hotspot is biogeographic region with a significant reservoir of biodiversity that it is under threat from humans. The idea of biodiversity first was introduced by Norman Myers and many scientist have contributed on this idea.
Nowadays it is common to read articles in newspapers and magazines regarding biodiversity issues. Human beings have been knowingly and unknowingly destroying biodiversity since their existence. Biodiversity is the measure of the variety of species of animals living in an area. Forests are usually areas with high biodiversity while deserts are the opposite. Human beings have always destroyed biodiversity either by deforestation, or by some other means. Biodiversity depletion is a natural phenomenon. But the present levels of biodiversity depletion are many times higher than the natural rate. Recently the levels of loss in biodiversity have started causing global concern. Some of the main causes for loss in biodiversity are alteration of habitats, increasing levels of pollution and human population growth.
Some main causes of Endangerment are habitat loss, pollution, hunting, competition from non-native plants and animals, plant collecting, logging, clearing forests, and trading animal parts. The growing population also causes some effect because man cause most problems. Diseases or viruses are al...
The uncontrolled tourism increase is threatening many natural areas around the world.with the uncontrollable levels of tourism this can put great deal of pressure on an area, andthis could end up leading to negative environmental impacts on the air and the water quality, thevegetation,the soil.the wild life and the possible job opportunities.
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The degradation of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity is increasing at an alarming rate every year. Humans are certainly not the only reason for this, but they are the main contributors. The well-being of ecosystems affects our everyday lives - consumption and consumerism depend on natural resources. Everything humans use is derived from them, in seemingly indirect and direct ways. Yet despite the fact that humans are destroying the environment, many continue to and neglect to take important measures to protect it.