Conservation & biodiversity (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards

Variety of living organisms in an ecosystem

Species depend on each other for food, shelter & maintaining environment

Replanting land where a forest previously stood

More stable - multiple species perform similar roles

Food and medicines for humans

Store carbon and regulate climate

Pollination, water purification, soil fertility

Protect habitat, zoos/captive breeding, seed banks

Create habitats for organisms, support biodiversity

Reduces land for waste, conserves resources, cuts pollution