Why is it important to study population ecology?

With a population of over 7.4 billion, humans still hold a significant amount of power over the planet, even though we are unable to fully control the weather and space. As the human population grows—some estimate that it will reach 10 billion or more—people also tend to destroy natural areas to make way for roads, industrial plants, and agricultural fields. As a result, it is important to research which species are present in these places, where they are most threatened, and their populations and behaviors.

The goal of all of these initiatives is to prevent the extinction of species and safeguard them from changing environmental conditions.

Studying population ecology is important for understanding species interactions, ecosystem dynamics, resource distribution, and to inform conservation and management strategies.