Conservation Agreements Flashcards
1
Q
examples of conservation Agreement?
A
- CITES
- Bio Convention on Biological Biodiversity
- CSSS
1
Q
What does CITES stand for?
A
- Convention on Internation Trade in Endangered species
2
Q
What do CITES do?
A
- International agreement to stop the trade in endangered species (live or dead)
- Ensure that trade does not endanger wild populations
-prohibits trades in wild plants- allows trade in artificially propagated plants
- allows some trade in less endangered species
3
Q
What does the Bio Convention on Biological Biodiversity do?
A
- International agreement to use habitats, ecosystems and organisms
- share genetic resources
- share access to scientific knowledge
- raise profile of biodiversity with governments and public
- cooperate on biodiversity issue
4
Q
What does CSS stand for?
A
Countryside Stewardship Scheme
5
Q
What do CSS do?
A
- Gives financial incentives to land managers to look after the environment
-e.g. restoring wildlife habitats e.g. hedgerows/woodland
-reducing agriculture pollution - preservation/ restoration
of habitats important in the conservation of rare species.
6
Q
What are the two international examples of conservation?
A
- CITES
- Bio Convention on Biological Biodiversity
7
Q
What is the local (UK) example of conservation?
A
- CSS
