The decline of plant life has been occurring for decades and is becoming increasingly severe. Today, we are facing a mass extinction level of plant species that threatens entire ecosystems.
At least 1/3 of plants on Earth are gradually going extinct.
Plants play a vital role in the various ecosystems that cover our planet. Last year, a group of researchers published a report titled “The State of the World’s Plants” (published on the website of the International Botanic Gardens Conservation Organization), which highlighted the negative impacts of losing certain tree species on entire ecosystems.
Recently, the research team warned that the level of this decline is becoming more severe.
In addition to the experts directly involved, this study received support from 45 other scientists across 20 countries worldwide. The research findings indicate the global impacts that would occur if any of the species that are gradually going extinct were to be lost.
Not only the livelihoods of people in specific areas are at stake, but the global economy and food sources will also be affected.
They noted that half of the plants and animals depend on trees and forests for survival, yet humans continue to destroy these critical ecosystems at an alarming rate. This issue has persisted for centuries, but as time goes on, its impacts become increasingly severe.
Imagine how chaotic our world could become if certain tree species were to go extinct. They are not only habitats that provide food for animals but also play a crucial role in the water, carbon, and nutrient cycles of the planet. If the extinction of plants continues, that cycle will be disrupted, leading to extremely dangerous consequences.
Protecting the plant species on Earth has never been more important than it is now. If we do not take action to address the rapid decline of these environments, climate change will not be the only issue facing humanity; the entire ecosystem will also collapse.
