Conservation Strategies

Question 1

Define the term ‘extinction’.

Answer 1

A natural event that occurs when a species is wiped out completely.

Question 2

What international organisations are there that help prevent extinction?

Answer 2

Worldwide Fund for Nature
International Union Conservation of Nature
Endangered Species International
International Wildlife Conservation Society
UN Convention on Biodiversity
Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species

Question 3

What national organisations are there that help prevent extinction?

Answer 3

Royal Society of the Protection of Birds
National Wildlife Federation
Biodiversity Action Plan
Wildlife Trust
Wildlife Countryside Act 1981
Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1994
Environment Act 1995