19.7 Conservation of habitats

Question 1

what is meant by conservation

Answer 1

management of Earths natural resources (by humans)
in order to make maximum use of them in the future
involves active intervention by humans to maintain ecosystems and biodiversity

Question 2

how an managing succession help to conserve habitats

Answer 2

managing succession in a way that prevents a change to the next stage e.g. sheep eating saplings - no climax community

Question 3

reasons for conservation

Answer 3

personal- maintain planet
ethical- other species have occupied earth longer than us, should be allowed to coexist with us.
economic- long term productivity greater if ecosystems are maintained
cultural and aesthetic- habitats/organisms enrich our lives. variety adds interest to everyday life.