L1 Pfiefer - Conservation Science

Question 1

What is the difference between conservation biology and conservation science?

Answer 1

Biology - 1985 - A vision of a new discipline that addresses the dynamics and problems of perturbed species, communities and ecosystems.

Science - 2012 – A broader framework recognising that ecological dynamics cannot be separated from human dynamics

Question 2

Give the 4 postulates of conservation biology

Answer 2

1) High diversity of organisms is good
2) Ecological complexity is good; placing value on habitat diversity and complexity of ecological proceses
3) Evolution is good; genetic diversity is good
4) Intrinsic value of biodiversity

Question 3

What 3 things were designed to attempt to help keep the conservation biology postualtes?

Answer 3

1) DEsigning protected areas

2_ Estimating minimum population sizes for conservation