As a non-renewable resource, it is of the utmost importance in sustaining biodiversity, as a source of raw materials and also as a storage and filter medium for nutrients and water.
Kuna see on taastumatu ressurss, mängib see ülitähtsat rolli bioloogilise mitmekesisuse säilitamisel, toorainete tekkekohana ning toitainete ja vee hoiukoha ja filtrina.