Conservation of Habitats (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards

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Conservation of Habitats
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Conservation definition

Protection & management of species/habitats sustainably

Sustainable meaning

Meet current needs without reducing future generations' ability to meet theirs

Seedbanks purpose

Store seeds to prevent extinction & reintroduce species

Fishing quotas purpose

Set catch limits to conserve fish species

Captive breeding programs

Breed endangered species in zoos, then return to wild

Protected areas examples

National parks & nature reserves protecting whole habitats

Control experiments importance

Allow comparison between treated & untreated areas

Random sampling benefit

Provides more accurate data & reduces bias

Maasai Mara conflict solution

Conservation & ecotourism projects instead of livestock farming

British bluebell study result

Native coverage increased after Spanish bluebell removal

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