how to maintain biodiversity Flashcards
what is conservation
protection and maintenance of ecosystem and species
what is in situ conservation
conserving animals in natural habitat
benefits in situ conservation
species can continue to evolve with environment
allows species to have more space
animals breed better
costs in situ conservation
risk of poaching
may not be successful if small population
how is in situ conservation carried out
internationally designated areas
nationally protected area
nature reserves
marine conservation zones
environmental stewardship scheme
what is internationally designated area
areas designated by orgs like UNESCO
world heritage sites
biosphere programmes to promote sustainable development
what is nationally protected area
15 national parks in UK
countryside areas with stricter planning permission
what is nature reserves
area of protected ecosystem
managed by national body
aim to maintain conditions
what is marine conservation zones
28 in uk
eg sea around lundy island
no take zones to allow recolonisation to support a diverse community
what is environmental stewardship scheme
farmers funded if deliver good environmental management
keep traditional character and livestock/crops
what is ex situ conservation
protection of species away from its normal habitat in a protected area
eg zoo or botanic garden
why is exsitu used
og habitat shrinking or fragmented
what are seed banks
seeds collected from crops dried and frozen
regularly checked if still viable
supply for future
protect genetic diversity
sometimes dont survive freezing
less 85% viable regrow and capture fresh seeds
-alters genetic diversity
what are botanic gardens
grow plants extinct in wild and reintroduce
easier to grow as no animals
can research species
what are zoos
protect endangered species
have breeding programmes
can conduct research
small gene pool so inbreeding
- exchange animals between zoos
