How GMOs Can Help Protect Our Habitats And Ecosystems

In 2014, GM crops helped preserve the equivalent of 12% of the arable land in the United States1. That’s nearly two thirds of all of the land in America’s national parks, or 51 million acres. Moreover, since 1996, GM insect-resistant crops have led to a reduction of insecticide use, including a 549.1 million pound reduction on cotton crops and 175.7 million pound reduction on maize crops. Through these types of biotechnology advancements, insect-resistant Bt crops have allowed important beneficial insects to thrive in their habitats, allowing our natural pollinators to continue to play their critical role in biodiverse ecosystems.