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The biodiversity that people made

Author
Tuxill J.
Journal/Series
World Watch | Vol. 13(3); 25 - 35; 11 p.
Date
2000
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-065359)
Publisher | Place of publication
Worldwatch Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Document type
Article in periodical
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Biodiversity Agriculture and environment
Abstract

The intricate genetic diversity of the world 's crops is largely a human invention - and it remains essential for human sustenance. The complex landscape of traditional farmland is also a human invention, and it is now essential natural habitat. Traditional farmers really know what they are doing, and there are good reasons why they aren't doing monoculture.