Which activity is an example of restoration of ecosystems as a biodiversity strategy?

• A. Reforestation after logging
• B. Building a highway through a forest
• C. Draining wetlands
• D. Polluting rivers

Answer: (A)

Restoring ecosystems means taking action to repair damaged habitats so they can once again support a diverse range of living things and the processes that keep them functioning. Reforestation after logging directly does this by reestablishing tree cover, which rebuilds habitat for many species, helps stabilize soils, supports water cycles, and restores carbon storage. As the forest regrows, more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife can return, reawakening ecological relationships and services. In contrast, activities like building a highway, draining wetlands, or polluting rivers tend to damage or fragment habitats and reduce biodiversity rather than restore it. So reforestation after logging is the example that best shows restoration of ecosystems as a biodiversity strategy.