Conservation of Habitats (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Conservation definition
Conservation definition
Protection & management of species/habitats sustainably
Sustainable meaning
Sustainable meaning
Meet current needs without reducing future generations' ability to meet theirs
Seedbanks purpose
Seedbanks purpose
Store seeds to prevent extinction & reintroduce species
Fishing quotas purpose
Fishing quotas purpose
Set catch limits to conserve fish species
Captive breeding programs
Captive breeding programs
Breed endangered species in zoos, then return to wild
Protected areas examples
Protected areas examples
National parks & nature reserves protecting whole habitats
Control experiments importance
Control experiments importance
Allow comparison between treated & untreated areas
Random sampling benefit
Random sampling benefit
Provides more accurate data & reduces bias
Maasai Mara conflict solution
Maasai Mara conflict solution
Conservation & ecotourism projects instead of livestock farming
British bluebell study result
British bluebell study result
Native coverage increased after Spanish bluebell removal
