global biodiversity was reduced to a dangerous level of 58%, which may adversely affect the functioning of ecosystems and the sustainability of human society, said in an article published in the new issue of the journal Science.
«We know that the loss of species diversity affects the functioning of the ecosystem, but as it is – is not well understood. We are convinced that, in many parts of the world we are approaching a situation where in order to maintain ecosystem functions, it will be necessary to intervene man “- say researchers from Imperial College London.
The authors analyzed the order of 2.38 million records of more than 39 thousand. 18 thousand species. Locations and calculate how diversity has changed on every square kilometer of these areas after people started to work on the natural environment a habitat. The researchers found that the reduction of biodiversity more likely to suffer grasslands, savannas and areas covered with bushes. “The greatest changes have occurred in areas where most people live, it can affect the physical and psychological well-being. To solve this problem we need to preserve the remaining areas with natural vegetation and restore the land used by man “- sums up the authors of the work.
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