If we compare the biosphere with the human body, then the swamps can be called its kidneys, which perform an accumulative, biological, geochemical, hydrogeological, climatic, gas-regulating function. Wetland systems are of great importance in maintaining the stability of ecosystems and preserving the biological diversity of plant species growing in them.
Instructions
Step 1
In our country, about 1.8 million square meters are registered. km, which are occupied by peat bogs. Not so long ago, a high level of groundwater, causing waterlogging of soils, was perceived as a disaster and was fought with through drainage and reclamation work. But over time, when the important role of wetland complexes became clear, Russia joined the international Convention on wetlands and pledged to protect these ecosystems from destructive human activities.
Step 2
The threat of destruction of wetland ecosystems is primarily associated with the ongoing drainage works, as a result of which a large amount of fertile land is released, which can be used as pastures and for growing crops. It is necessary to stop the intensive economic use of wetlands in order to take water for irrigation, domestic and technical needs.
Step 3
It is also necessary to protect the swamps from those who consider peatlands as a source of additional natural fuel. Peat mining also disrupts the fragile ecological balance and massive pollution from industrial and agricultural wastewater. Wetlands are very sensitive to destructive human activities and the shallowing of many rivers is associated with the process of drainage of swamps. All kinds of technogenic interference with the existence of wetland complexes should be stopped.
Step 4
To preserve the swamps, these natural systems cannot be left without proper supervision by researchers and scientists. Since any interference with nature, even if it occurred outside the boundaries of the wetland system, affects its functioning, it is necessary to establish research work and maintain the level of groundwater in it necessary to maintain biological balance. On a regular basis, funds should be allocated from the federal budget, which would be directed to the protection of swamps.
