Biodiversity,\nmeaning a rich variety of different species, is declining at an\nalarming rate. There are now fewer species that are further apart\nthan before.\nMany species we know well\nhave started to decline, too. The common house martin, for example,\nhas declined by 75% in Finland during this millennium. Each species\nhas their special role as part of the ecosystem. The species are\nco-dependent \u2013 and human beings depend on nature. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the main reasons to biodiversity loss: the spread of human activity, change in natural environments, excessive hunting and fishing, and invasive species. Climate change forces species and ecosystems to narrow conditions, and they don\u2019t have time to adjust to the change. For example, arctic birds like ptarmigan and snow bunting are endangered in Finland due to climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the situation is critical, much remains to be done. Biodiversity can be increased and its loss slowed down by daily choices and activity. Measures to increase biodiversity in our living:<\/p>\n\n\n\n