What is a threat to biodiversity?
Industry is a major threat to biodiversity. Wetlands are often drained to make room for factories or agricultural land, robbing many animals of their habitiats. Agriculture alone accounts for 65% of wetland drainage. When wetlands are drained, several plants and animals cannot survive without the water. The loss of plants leads to the loss of habitats for animals, and animals become in danger of extinction. When wetlands are removed for the use of industry and agriculture, the removal takes away the home and livelihood of many plants and animals.
How can we conserve biodiversity?
The federal government can sanction wetland areas to be protected. If they do this, these areas cannot be used for agriculture or industry, and they will, barring natural disasters, thrive. At this time, some states regulate wetland usage, but if certain areas were set apart to protect the wildlife all over the country, wetlands would be in less danger.