The Importance of Preserving Wetlands

Wetlands are important for several reasons. For some Indigenous tribes, like the Manobo, marshes supply food and a place to live. Also, wetlands are a place for biodiversity to thrive. Mindanao Island is home to more than 200 species of birds. Pollutions and destruction affect these precious lands in several ways. Pollutants affect the water's quality, and many wetlands are drained to make more room for industry. While some countries have taken steps to preserve wetlands, they haven't been very affective. Today, people are trying to show that they plan hasn't done enough, and we are losing a major source of freshwater. Along with natural benefits from wetlands, they also happen to be a protective factor. They can lesson damage from a costal storm on a town. Also, wetlands act like a filter for water pollutants.

This article is important because I don't think a lot of people know how important these areas are. When you think about conserving land, you probably think of forests. The article said that these wetlands can have more benefits than a forrest. I also think they suffer so badly because people have a negative feelings towards them. It can seem like a gross area, but it only does good for our environment. 

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2021 at 5:54 PM

    I definitely agree and I didn't realize just how important this resource is. I think a lot of other people are in the same boat and know very little about how important wetlands are. Most people hear about forests, but very little about other bioms.

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