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GREEN BELT MOVEMENT

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Humans are destroying or degrading terrestrial biodiversity in a variety of ecosystems. We can reduce this destruction and degradation by using the earth’s resources more sustainably. We must be aware of the importance of simply planting trees; the importance of protecting species and ecosystems in nature reserves such as parks and wilderness areas; And also the importance of preserving what remains of richly diverse and highly endangered ecosystems (biodiversity hotspots). Preserving terrestrial biodiversity as it is done in the Green Belt Movement involves applying the three principles of sustainability (Refer -  https://meticulousperspectives.blogspot.com/search?q=three+principles+of+sustainability ). First, it means respecting biodiversity and understanding the value of sustaining it. Then, in helping to sustain biodiversity by planting trees for example, we also help to restore and preserve the flows of energy from the sun through food webs and the cycling of nutrients within eco