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