Planet Earth is becoming smaller every year. As the human population grows exponentially in size and the planet’s resources are already depleted, it is estimated that, by 2050, all of the planet’s surface will be covered with either large cities or industrial facilities. As the need for geographical space and resources is becoming increasingly critical, some people argue that we should stop protecting wilderness areas and should utilize them for economic growth. Assuredly, these areas contain a lot of natural resources and could be exploited for financial purposes. However, if wilderness areas are not preserved, there is an appreciable risk for serious implications, such as the extinction of inhabitant species and the unbalancing of the local ecosystems. Thus, we should preserve wilderness areas in their natural state, and refrain from altering them for financial profit.
What many people are forgetting when proposing plans to develop wilderness areas is that these areas are the natural habitats of many species. Some plants …show more content…
According to them, one could utilize their natural resources for farming or forestry products, or even use their geographical space to build factories. However, there are other ways that these areas already contribute to economic growth, without being subjected to substantial alterations. For example, many wilderness areas are utilized as natural parks and attract visitors who want to see rare species in their natural habitats. Furthermore, preserved wilderness areas are crucial to Biology or Chemistry researchers who often need to observe or replicate an environment without accounting for human-introduced factors. Only in this way are advancements in fields, such as Medicine, possible, and the preservation of these areas indirectly contributes to such
What many people are forgetting when proposing plans to develop wilderness areas is that these areas are the natural habitats of many species. Some plants …show more content…
According to them, one could utilize their natural resources for farming or forestry products, or even use their geographical space to build factories. However, there are other ways that these areas already contribute to economic growth, without being subjected to substantial alterations. For example, many wilderness areas are utilized as natural parks and attract visitors who want to see rare species in their natural habitats. Furthermore, preserved wilderness areas are crucial to Biology or Chemistry researchers who often need to observe or replicate an environment without accounting for human-introduced factors. Only in this way are advancements in fields, such as Medicine, possible, and the preservation of these areas indirectly contributes to such