Conservation Translocations and Ex Situ Strategies
types of conservation translocations
reintroduction
within historical range
reinforcement
introduction
outside of historical range
into existing population
Before conservation translocations take place, conservation biologists must consider certain factors
threats
ecology of species
genetics
viable habitat
ecological risks
human concerns
failure
important considerations for animal translocations.
important considerations for plant translocations.
where ex situ conservation takes place and five challenges it helps address
Cost
charisma
ethics
community
incentives versus punishment
soft vs hard releases
head-starting
behavioral ecology
Microsite characteristics
Effect of site treatments
Successive generations
Ex situ conservation takes place:
universities
zoos
aquariums
botanical gardens
seed banks
Ex situ conservation strategies address conservation challenges in five different ways
opportunity for research
addresses threats
offsets impacts of stochastic events
buys time
restores populations after threats are mitigated