Balance of Nature

Balance of Nature

    The Balance of Nature can be defined as the harmonious agreement between man and his environment. It deals with the unity of the natural world and finding a balance between our need to utilise its resources and maintain its diversity and beauties.
    To properly understand the term “balance of nature” it may be helpful to discuss the science of ecology. Ecology is the science that deals with the ways in which plants and animals depend upon one another and upon the physical settings in which they live. Ecologists investigate the interactions of organisms in various kinds of environments. In this way they learn how nature establishes orderly patterns among a great variety of living things. Ecology emphasizes the dependence of every form of life on other living things and on the natural resources in its environment, such as air, soil, and water. Each kind of life is suited to the physical conditions of its habitat. That is the type of soil, the amount of moisture and light, the quality of air, and the annual variations in temperature are all appropriate for the needs of that living creature. Each living thing survives because it can hold its own with its neighbors. This delicate equilibrium on which all living things are sustained and ecology is based on is essentially called the balance of nature.
    Ecology shows that people cannot regard nature as separate and detached something to look at on a visit to a forest preserve or a drive through the country. Any changes made in the environment affect all the organisms in it and hence may disturb the balance of nature. For example, when vehicles and factories hurl pollutants into the air, animals and plants as well as humans themselves are harmed. The water they foul with wastes threatens remote streams and lakes. Even ocean fisheries may experience reduced catches because of pollution. Therefore a small disruption in ones environment may very well cause a ripple effect and disturb other living...