The Importance of Nature

It is vital that children as well as adults learn that nature is what creates life.

Without supporting our knowledge of this then people just do not understand and live as if nature is a commodity - utilising it, polluting it and worst of all not respecting its beauty.

As with anything, if nature is not safeguarded it will die.

This inevitably means death for all life forms.

I believe that today, more than ever before, it is important to partake in whatever helps to support mother nature.

Voluntary programmes are important. Supporting organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund and those who emphasise the preservation of the rainforest, and other beautiful and uniques aspects of nature, are vital.

It is also vital to emphasise to politicians and business people the importance of taking nature into account rather than just economic growth.

All this is only achieved when these issues becomes important for everyone.

One problem is that in most third world countries people are focusing on economic growth due to many problems that they are facing and nature has been forgotten. This inevitably leads to more suffering and pain as pollution and other destructions enter these pristine and vital ecosystems and landscapes.

Tony Samara - January 2009