The Value of Nature

The whole world recognises the value of the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region. In 2004, the region was declared a World Heritage Site. The United Nations said that this was because of its “importance as one of the world’s most significant habitats for conservation of biological diversity”.

But why should we bother to conserve the natural habitats, plants and animals of this region?
Find out below!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why we should value nature:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fynbos feeds the economy