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CONSERVATION - Coggle Diagram
CONSERVATION
genetic
focus on research and breeding at risk species
prevent extinction
reestablish populations in particular area
examples
sed banks
collect and store seeds
cambra currently has over 3000 species
breeding programs
perth zoo has released over 4000 individuals into the wild
numbats
western ground parrots
western swamp tortoises
breed animals to reastablish populaion.
frozen materials
freeze genetic material including DNA
save endangerd/extinct species with science
san diago zoo
genetic translocation
pygmy mountain possum
instroduction of new breeding partners
increases genetic diversity
management
protecting areas to minimise the impact from human activity
examples
nature reserves
protected areas where building and clearing is prohibited
barrow island
24 species that can only be found here
UNESCO world heritage sitre
restricted access
no human access
humans are unable to walk on land
prevemnt polution
avoid small plants destroyed
don't want to disrupt ecosystem
limits
licences are needed when hunting or farming
reduce overexploitation of resources
education
environmental
direct intervention in an ecosystem
examples
populqation control
culling
reducing population of speciece affecting carrying capoacity
crown of thorns star fish
1080
ferel pests
native species are immune
poison
relocation
kangaroo lisland in SA
koalas were over populated
sterilisation
expencive
allows future population to be controlled
revegetation
reestablishing soils and plants
kociuszko national park
takes a long time
highly effective
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