A balanced ecosystem signifies a habitat which is sustainable. It consists of animals, plants, microorganisms and more which depend on each other and their surroundings.

These ecosystems exhibit resourceful energy and material cycling. It also displays interconnectedness amid primary producers and predators.

The Methodology of Balance in an Ecosystem

Any balanced ecosystem consists of living as well as non-living organisms who interact with each other in an environment. The non-living features which are also called the abiotic features consist of sunlight, temperature, soil, precipitation, landscape, moisture and more.

Similarly, the living or the biotic features are the plants which are the primary producers, and herbivores are the primary consumers. Then, comes the secondary consumers which are carnivores and omnivores. Further, there are detritivores which consume the decaying organic matter.

Thus, we see how biotic factors depend on the abiotic factors in order to survive. Similarly, the plants need particular temperature, soil plus moisture for thriving. Next, animals depend on these plants for food. Therefore, if there is a change or alteration of any one feature, the balance in an ecosystem gets disturbed.

Energy and Material Cycling

We have made clear by now that energy and material cycling is needed for a balanced ecosystem. Sunlight is the key source of energy in ecosystems. Photosynthesis in plants forms oxygen which animals use for respiration. Further, animals generate carbon dioxide which the plants use.

Similarly, the small organisms and microorganisms help in the decomposition of plants and animals. When the energy of the sun converts into chemical energy for photosynthesis or respiration, the result is the loss of energy as heat. Thus, the energy of the sun is essential for perpetuating the energy cycle in a balanced ecosystem.

Afforestation is the process of planting large numbers of trees on land which has few or no trees on it. To have balanced ecosystem the need for afforestation can not be gone without looking into it. Over the year urbanization has really trouble the ecosystem has many plants , animals and even human have been forced out of some places. Therefore exposing the society in higher environmental hazard.

Tree plantings are therefore ways to bring back the habitation of migrated animal and organisms which help in balancing the eco system. The need for plants and tree planting is to ensure the environment is safe toward high carbon dioxide been released into atmosphere.