B6.1.4 Flashcards
How do nature reserves conserve wildlife
Controlled grazing - only allowing animals to graze land for a certain species of time letting plant species recover.
Restriction of human access - for example by providing paths to prevent plants being trampled
Feeding animals - to ensure more organisms survive to a reproductive age
Reintroduction of species - adding new individuals of a species into an area where they have decreased significantly or not survived.
How does captive breeding conserve wildlife
Creates a healthy and stable population of a species
Gradually reintroduce species back into their natural habitat
What are disadvantages of captive breeding
genetic diversity can be difficult since few breeding partners are available, organisms born in captivity may not be suitable for release into the wild.
What do seed banks do
Seeds are stored so plants can be grown in the future. Conserving plant species.