module 6: ecosystems Flashcards
biotic factors
living features of an ecosystem
abiotic factors
non living features of an ecosystem
interspecific competition
competition between different species
intraspecific competition
competition within a species
conservation
protection and management of ecosystems so natural resources can used without running out
woodland sustainability
trees cleared in strips or patches so grow back quicker in not exposed areas
coppicing, allows trees to be cut so they can grow back
attached to posts to stop predators
not planted too close together
sustainable fishing
fishing quotas- limit amount of certain fish species being fished, international agreements made
controlling mesh size of nets to reduce number of unwanted fish that are discarded, younger fish slip through net to reach breeding age