conserving biodiversity Flashcards
1
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CITIES (conservation on international trade in endangered species)
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gives protection to more than 30,000 species
e.g ivory trade is highly regulated to reduce elephant poaching
2
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SSSI (sights of specific interest)
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land that contains multiple endangered species and tries to conserve them.
3
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national parks
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areas of natural beauty that are protected by governments to conserve the wildlife. they promote public enjoyment
4
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seed banks
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where seeds are stored for research and reintroducing plants.
5
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sperm banks
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store the sperm of endangered species tov retain the genetic diversity of captively-bred populations