Conservation - W5

Question 1

What does wildlife conservation involve?

Answer 1

Interfering with habitats and populations in a way that is beneficial in the long term

Question 2

(Global) IUCN: Full definition

Answer 2

IUCN has many roles concerned with its data gathering, analysis, research, advocacy and education regarding threatened species

IUCN has an observer and consultative status at the UN and was involved in establishing the WWF

It employs around 1,000 full-time staff and 16,000 scientists/experts participate in IUCN work voluntarily

Question 3

IUCN Red list - Define: Extinct

Answer 3

No known individuals remain

Question 4

IUCN Red list - Define: Extinct in the wild

Answer 4

Only survive in captivity

Question 5

IUCN Red list - Define: Critically endangered

Answer 5

Extremely high risk of extinction

Question 6

IUCN Red list - Define: Vulnerable

Answer 6

High risk of endangerment

Question 7

IUCN Red list - Define: Near threatened

Answer 7

Likely to be endangered in the near future

Question 8

Define: Least concern

Answer 8

At lowest risk of becoming endangered

Question 9

Define: Data deficient

Answer 9

Insufficient information

Question 10

(Global) WWF: Full definition

Answer 10

Worlds largest conservation organisation which has invested over $1billion in more than 12,000 conservation projects since 1995

Examples of their work include:

Influencing policy in Brazil and Colombia to tackle deforestation in the rainforest

Worked with the UN international civil aviation organisation to agree on measure to cap net CO2 emissions from international flights

Question 11

Full definition: EU Natura 2000

Answer 11

Natura 2000 is the largest coordinated network of protected areas, including over 18% of EU land area and 8% of marine territory

Question 12

(National + Local) Full definition: Natural England

Answer 12

Governmental body that is responsible for UK biodiversity frameworks implementation in England

One responsibility includes designing Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in England

The SSSI’s are separate from the Natura 2000 areas designated by the EU but serve a similar purpose

Question 13

(National + Local) - RSPB: Full definition

Answer 13

The RSPB aims to save threatened wild birds and other wildlife

Protect, restore and create wild places

Inspire people to take action for nature

The RSPB has ofer 1,300 staff, 18,000 volunteers and over 1 million members, making it the largest wildlife conservation charity in europe