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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Saving Life on Earth: Film Screening and Discussion - The Bees of Grand Staircase Escalante
November 13, 2020

Discover Utah's 660 native bee species within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument at an exclusive screening of "The Bees of Grand Staircase Escalante" on Nov. 12. Learn why protecting these vital pollinators and their habitat is crucial.

Join filmmaker Matt Kelly (Bee Report), senior public lands campaigner Taylor McKinnon, and Environmental Health director Lori Ann Burd for a discussion. We'll explore unprecedented threats to native bees and national monuments, our protection campaigns, and how you can get involved.