4. Protecting and Conserving
Tropical Rainforests
Tropical Rainforests:
– are home of many different species of animals
– help sustain human life by producing oxygen,
which is a waste product of photosynthesis
– regulate the global temperature, which is
important to the survival of many life-forms
8. ☼ Plant more trees
Planting more trees can keep forest
ecosystems alive, along with the organisms
benefitting from their resources.
9. Protecting and Conserving
Coral Reefs
Coral reefs:
– serve as nurseries or shelter to several
species of aquatic resources
– provide nutrients needed by marine
food chains
– sustain the livelihood of people
10.
11. ≈ Keep bodies of water clean
Keeping our waters clean preserves the
biodiversity of our marine ecosystems.
Biodiversity – describes the variety of
organisms that inhabit an ecosystem.
12. ≈ Authorities should strictly enforce
laws against destructive fishing
Destructive fishing practices:
– Overfishing
– Dynamite fishing
14. Protecting and Conserving
Mangrove Swamps
Mangrove Swamps:
– serve as habitats to different organisms
– play an important part in the protection of
coastlines by trapping sediments that flow on
rivers and head to land.
– shield the community from natural calamities like
typhoons
15.
16. ♣ Join clean-up activities
Clean-up activities give opportunity to
learn more about nature while connecting
with other people who share the same
passion and goals about environment.
17. ♣ Share what you know about
mangroves
Educating people about the importance
of mangrove swamps, their newfound
knowledge and appreciation for these
communities could encourage them to get
involved in efforts toward the conservation
of this kind of ecosystem.
18. Other Ways of Protecting and
Conserving the Environment
► Support and visit sanctuaries for
animals
- Sanctuaries are places where
animals are conserved and protected.
These provide shelter and food for the
animals, including those that are
nearly endangered.
19.
20. ► Join environmental groups
- Through joining groups you can
learn more about your community
and the environment, the issues that
concern them, and how you can help
to resolve environmental issues.
21.
22. ► Build a birdhouse in your backyard
- It can help birds to safely lay
their eggs and protect their young.
23.
24. ► Visit and help groups that protect
and conserve national parks
- National parks deliver other
invaluable benefits to people
economically, socially, and culturally.
25. ► Avoid using harmful chemicals that
can pollute the environment
- Solvents, hairsprays, foam, and
refrigerants contain chemicals called
chlorofluorocarbons, which can destroy
the ozone layer.
26. ► Protect and conserve soil
- Soil pollution from industrial
activities, the use of agricultural
chemicals, and improper disposal of
waste should be monitored and
eventually avoided.
27. ► Practice reusing and recycling used
materials
- Reduce the amount of things
you use or consume. These ways are
considered effective and inexpensive.
