What is the importance of Biodiversity and its conservation?

• Biodiversity and its maintenance are very important for sustaining life on earth. A few of the reasons explaining the importance of biodiversity are:Biodiversity is a reservoir of resources for the manufacture of food, cosmetic products and pharmaceuticals.
• Wood, fibres, perfumes, lubricants, rubber, resins, poison and cork are all derived from different plant species.
• The national parks and sanctuaries are a source of tourism. They are a source of beauty and joy for many people.