8.2 Conservation

Describe and explain the ecological, economic and aesthetic reasons for maintaining biodiversity

Describe insitu and exsitu methods of maintaining biodiversity

Recall the reasons for, and differences between, conservation and preservation, include the economic, social and ethical reasons for conservation of biological resources

Describe and explain local conservation agreements made to protect species and habitats, to include historic and/or current agreements.

Describe and explain international agreements made to protect species and habitats, to include historic and/or current agreements.

CITES

Rio convention

Countryside stewardship scheme

Explain how the management of an ecosystem can provide resources in a sustainable way, include examples such as timber production and fishing

Describe and explain the factors affecting biodiversity, to include human population growth, agriculture (monoculture) and climate change.