Should we mount a massive effort to restore ecosystems that wehave degraded even though this will be quite costly? For this weeksenvironmental controversy we explore this question. Using thetextbook, and any additional outside resources, answer thequestions below. Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the questionsposed to you. Remember to cite your sources using APA.
Ecological restoration, which is discussed in your textbook, hasa critical role in protecting and understanding the Earth'senvironments. Unfortunately, even if personnel and financialresources are available, many sites are too damaged to beeffectively restored. In such cases, alternatives to restorationmust be pursued, including: rehabilitation, remediation,replacement, or the creation of artificial ecosystems.
Some individuals worry that large-scale ecological restorationcould mislead the public into believing that any amount ofenvironmental damage can be undone. Ultimately, a massive andexpensive restoration program could be offset by weakenedregulations and increased environmental damage in other areas.Furthermore, alternatives to ecological restoration may be able torepair more sites at less cost.
Based on what you have read and researched, do youbelieve that the loss of biodiversity is a concern for humans?Should the government not only preserve but restore ecosystems thatwe have degraded the biodiversity even though this will be quitecostly?
