Conservation

of Natural
Vegetation
and Wildlife
By S Karthik
Introduction

Natural vegetation and wildlife are essential components of our ecosystem.

They play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.

However, due to human activities and various other factors, they are facing
severe threats.

This presentation will discuss the importance of conserving natural vegetation

and wildlife and the measures we can take to protect them.
 Importance of Natural Vegetation
Natural vegetation, such Biodiversity: They support Oxygen production:
as forests, grasslands, a wide variety of plant Through photosynthesis,
wetlands, and mangroves, and animal species, they release oxygen,
provide numerous contributing to ecosystem essential for all living
benefits: health. beings.

Carbon sequestration: Watershed protection:

Natural vegetation Soil erosion prevention: Forests and wetlands
absorbs and stores Roots of plants help bind regulate water flow,
carbon, helping combat the soil, reducing erosion. preventing floods and
climate change. maintaining water quality.
Threats to Natural Vegetation
• Human activities pose significant threats to natural vegetation:
• Deforestation: Large-scale cutting of trees for agriculture, logging,
and development purposes.
• Urbanization: Expanding cities encroach upon natural habitats.
• Industrialization: Pollution from industries adversely affects
vegetation.
• Invasive species: Non-native species can outcompete and displace
indigenous plants.
 Importance of Wildlife
Wildlife, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects, serve vital ecological
roles:

Ecosystem balance: Predators control prey populations, maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

Pollination: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators aid in plant reproduction.

Seed dispersal: Some animals help in spreading seeds, contributing to forest regeneration.

Food chain: Wildlife is an integral part of various food chains, supporting diverse life forms.
Threats to Wildlife
Poaching and illegal trade: Climate change: Altered
Habitat loss: Destruction
Wildlife faces numerous Killing and capturing weather patterns affect
of natural habitats leads
challenges, many of which animals for commercial animal behavior,
to a loss of homes for
are human-induced: purposes threatens migration, and food
wildlife.
several species. availability.

Poaching and illegal trade:

Pollution: Contaminated Habitat loss: Destruction
Wildlife faces numerous Killing and capturing
air and water harm of natural habitats leads
challenges, many of which animals for commercial
wildlife directly and to a loss of homes for
are human-induced: purposes threatens
indirectly. wildlife.
several species.

Climate change: Altered

Pollution: Contaminated
weather patterns affect
air and water harm
animal behavior,
wildlife directly and
migration, and food
indirectly.
availability.
Conservation Measures
Ensure
• ensure the survival of natural
vegetation and wildlife, we
must take immediate action:
Balance
• Sustainable development:
Balance human needs with
nature conservation to reduce
the impact on habitats.
Establish and expand
• Protected areas: Establish and
expand national parks, wildlife
sanctuaries, and reserves.
Implement
• Wildlife protection: Implement
strict anti-poaching measures
and combat illegal wildlife
trade.
Plant
• Reforestation and
afforestation: Plant trees and
restore degraded areas to
increase forest cover.
Educate
• Awareness and education:
Educate communities about
the importance of
conservation and sustainable
practices.
Thank you