Spectrum Of Conservation Stratergies

Question 1

Total protection

Answer 1

Main focus of conservation during 1960s
Criticised as:
-In developing there is conflict between conservation and cutting people off from biodiversity
-Totally protected areas narrowly focused on scientific research do not take into account social economic factors
-many schemes based on political boundaries and not the ecosystem natural borders
-These strategies rely on coordination of outside agencies which often forget about locals needs

Question 2

Biosphere reserves

Answer 2

Core area which is heavily protected with buffer zones around it
Encourages ethical consumerism
Criticised as :
-some countries do not have funds to fully monitor or manage these reserves
-pressure from development difficult to control

Question 3

Scientists and researchers

Answer 3

Work for a variety of organisations and monitor the state of biodiversity to inspire further conservation
Biosphere designation in the Galapagos helped implement a zoning strategy to solve problems in the area

Question 4

Restoration

Answer 4

Includes recreating wetlands or linking up fragmented areas
Criticised as:
-very expensive
-much of the success depends on plant regrowth and how polluted the land is

Question 5

Conservation

Answer 5

Ex situ : endangered species established population outside of natural habitat
Includes ;
Captive breeding
Biodiversity banks
In situ: species and natural habitat protected