FORESTRY
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
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Question
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Farming reduces the natural biodiversity of an area, yet farms are necessary to feed the world’s human population. This situation is an example of
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poor land use
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a trade-off
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conservation
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a technological fix
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Organic farming produces clear benefits for biodiversity in comparison to con-ventional farming. Depending on altitude, organic farms have between 46 and 72 percent more semi-natural habitats and host 30 percent more species and 50 percent more individuals than non-organic farms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Agriculture is one of the primary drivers of the ongoing mass extinction. This fact was also highlighted by the 2021 Food System Impacts on Biodiversity Loss report (from Chatham House and supported by UNEP). 86% of the species (covered by the report) are primarily threatened by agricultural activities.
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