Maintenance of habitats and ecosystems in their present condition, minimizing human impact”
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Definition of 'Conservation'?
“Active management of biodiversity, including diversity between species, genetic diversity with species, and maintenance of a variety of habitats and ecosystems”
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What's the main threat to 'biodiversity'?
Humans
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what are the X3 main threats of biodiversity?
1). Overexploitation – species are harvested at a faster rate than they can replenish themselves 2). Habitat disruption and fragmentation 3). Introduced species
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List x6 Conservation strategies?
1). Raise carrying capacity by providing extra food. 2). Reintroduction programmes.3)Wildlife corridors.4). Restrict dispersal of individuals by fencing.5). Control predators and poachers.6). Vaccinate individuals against disease
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List another X2 Conservation strategies?
1). Restrict progress of succession. 2). Culling programmes
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List X3 main reasons why we conserve?
1). Ethical 2). Economic 3). Social
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List X3 social reasons?
1) plants domesticated for food use. 2). medicine- drug use. 3). natural; predators for pests- act as biological control agents
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List X3 economic reasons?
1) Crop growth- species responsible for pollinating growth-indirect economic impact 2). Reduction in biodiversity may reduce climatic stability-flooding- economic cost 3) Ecotourism
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Definition of 'Conservation'?
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“Active management of biodiversity, including diversity between species, genetic diversity with species, and maintenance of a variety of habitats and ecosystems”
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