Abstract
There are three overlapping reasons for conserving biodiversity: beauty, utility (function) and profit. The reasons 1) demonstrate the importance of conserving all levels of biodiversity, genes, species and ecosystems; 2) emphasize that the task of exploring biodiversity and discovering its multiple resource values, while massive, should not be avoided; and 3) incorporate the concept of intergenerational equity. The quality of life for an expanding human population with massive and increasing demands for biodiversity-based services and resources will be determined, in large part, by contemporary conservation policy and effort. -from Author
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Conserving biodiversity |
| Subtitle of host publication | threats and solutions |
| Editors | R.A. Bradstock |
| Publisher | Surrey Beatty & Sons |
| Pages | 3-10 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0949324590 |
| Publication status | Published - 1995 |