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[March Theme Report] Wildlife Preservation |
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by Tarek Harb | 04-03-2023 00:27 1 |
Because of human activities, wildlife around the world is facing unprecedented difficulties. Many species of animals and plants are under danger of extinction due to human activities like deforestation, overfishing, pollution, and climate change, and the loss of biodiversity has a ripple impact on the planet's ecosystems. Alarming conditions currently exist for wildlife throughout the world. Mammal, bird, fish, reptile, and amphibian populations have decreased by an average of 68% since 1970, according to the World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Report 2020. The main causes of this decline are habitat loss and degradation, which are then followed by overuse of natural resources, climate change, and pollution. Many methods and tactics have been put into place at the local, national, and international levels to solve the problem of protecting wildlife. Create protected areas, such as national parks, animal reserves, and other conservation zones, as one tactic. By preventing them from being destroyed or harmed by human activity, these protected areas assist to protect species and their ecosystems. The regulation of activities such as fishing and hunting, which can result in overfishing and population decline, is another method of protecting animals. To stop smuggling and illegal poaching, regulations on the trade of wildlife and its byproducts are crucial. Also, maintaining wildlife depends on actions that encourage sustainable development and lessen the harm that human activity causes to the ecosystem. The impact on wildlife and their habitats can be reduced by using sustainable forestry, agricultural, and fishing methods. The need to think about how wildlife may coexist in urban settings is critical as the world grows more urbanized. Urban wildlife, which includes birds, animals, reptiles, and insects, can contribute significantly to the ecosystem by performing crucial functions including pollination, pest control, and seed dissemination. In addition to improving the quality of life for locals, creating green spaces like parks and gardens can provide habitats for urban animals. But growing urbanization and pollution can also harm wildlife. Urban wildlife may have to compete for resources and face more dangers from pollution and human disruptions as natural habitats are destroyed or degraded. Wildlife and their habitats may be impacted by the development of energy resources such as oil and gas exploitation and renewable energy initiatives. For instance, whereas oil and gas extraction can result in habitat loss and pollution, the development of wind turbines and solar panels has the potential to disrupt bird and bat populations. Environmental assessments that are in-depth and mitigation plans that are developed are crucial for reducing the effects of energy development on animals. These tactics could entail actions like staying away from sensitive ecosystems, reducing disturbance during project development and operation, and rehabilitating habitats thereafter. Finally, despite the fact that the state of the world's animals is alarming, there are ways to conserve and safeguard them. To maintain the biodiversity of the globe, it is essential to take action to create protected areas, control hunting and fishing, encourage sustainable development, and take into account how energy development may affect animals. We can guarantee a future that is sustainable for both people and wildlife if we work together. |
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Hello Tarik!
This is your mentor, Yewon.
Thank you for your hard work on your report!
You have shown several ways to protect animals and coexist with them. I agree to your point of view that urbanization is making animals' habitat decrease!
Also it was very interesting that wind turbines and solar panels can harm animals! I have never thought that those re-use energy can threaten wildlife animals, so it was very interesting to me.
Thank you for great job!
Posted 15-03-2023 01:51
Thank you guys so much for your support and for taking the time to read my modest report
Posted 13-03-2023 18:39
Hello Tarik! This is your mentor James!
Thank you for your motivating report! I truly agree with your statement regarding the loss of biodiversity due to various human activities, such as illegal poaching, overfishing, urbanization, and etc. I like your idea of mutual existence of humans and wildlife in pre-urbanized areas as well. You also mentioned the possible hazards caused by energy generation not only from fossil fuels but also from renewable energy sources.
All in all, you have taken my suggestions into consideration and made a concise piece of work in which all the factors are mentioned at least once.
I hope you keep up the good work!!
Posted 07-03-2023 21:36
Thank you for raising awareness of this important topic!! I've never knew how much we can harm urban wildlife and I think this is an underrated topic. Keep sharing reports!
Posted 06-03-2023 06:04
This report raised an important point about how even the use of renewable energy may have negative effects on wildlife. Careful implementation to minimize impact on wildlife is important!
Posted 06-03-2023 00:35