Why is Biodiversity Important
?
, Why is Biodiversity Important?
• Biophilia = human love for and attachment to
other living things;
“the connections that human beings
subconsciously seek out with the rest of life”
e.g., Affinity for parks and wildlife
Keeping of pets
Valuing real estate with landscape views
Interest in escaping cities to go hiking,
birding, fishing, hunting, backpacking…
, The Value of Biodiversity
• Intrinsic/inherent
value
• Extrinsic/utilitarian/
instrumental value
Source: Burmbaugh © AMNH-CBC
?
, Why is Biodiversity Important?
• Biophilia = human love for and attachment to
other living things;
“the connections that human beings
subconsciously seek out with the rest of life”
e.g., Affinity for parks and wildlife
Keeping of pets
Valuing real estate with landscape views
Interest in escaping cities to go hiking,
birding, fishing, hunting, backpacking…
, The Value of Biodiversity
• Intrinsic/inherent
value
• Extrinsic/utilitarian/
instrumental value
Source: Burmbaugh © AMNH-CBC
