In situ conservation


	In situ conservation
	Advantages Plants and animals conserved in their natural environment Biodiversity permanently protected Representative examples of ecosystems also permenantly protected Natural and cultural heritage protected permenantly Ecological integrity is maintained and managed Opportunities may arise for ecologically sustainable land uses (which come with associated economic benefits) Facilitates scientific research of the site It may be possible to improve the ecological integrity of the area and restore it if it has been damaged by poaching etc.	Disadvantages Endangered habitats may be fragmented so the area may not be large enough to ensure the survival of these species Genetic diversity may have already been dramatically decreased Conditions that threatened the organisms in the area may still be present, e.g. disease or interspecific competition Poachers and ecotourists may see the thriving area as an opportunity and may cause damage
	Evaluation

Plants and animals conserved in their natural environment
Biodiversity permanently protected
Representative examples of ecosystems also permenantly protected
Natural and cultural heritage protected permenantly
Ecological integrity is maintained and managed
Opportunities may arise for ecologically sustainable land uses (which come with associated economic benefits)
Facilitates scientific research of the site
It may be possible to improve the ecological integrity of the area and restore it if it has been damaged by poaching etc.

Endangered habitats may be fragmented so the area may not be large enough to ensure the survival of these species
Genetic diversity may have already been dramatically decreased
Conditions that threatened the organisms in the area may still be present, e.g. disease or interspecific competition
Poachers and ecotourists may see the thriving area as an opportunity and may cause damage

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