Genetic Diversity- What makes each
species unique- Variety within a
species- Safeguards against
future problems
Species Diversity
Includes ALL living things
Ecosystem Diversity
-Habitats
- Interconnections
The variety of life on earth
Threats
Human Interaction
1. Cutting down trees2.Loss of habitat3. Increased human population
Natural Factors
1.Climate2.geology3.soil4.water
Invasive Species 1. Reproduce Quickly2. Spread over landscape and waterway3. FEW natural controls
• Herbivores• Predators• diseases
Invasive Birds and Mammals
House SparrowAka
English Sparrow
Nutria Feral Swine
Invasive InsectsHemlock Wooly
Adelgid
Gypsy Moth
Emerald Ash Borer
Invasive Plants
Mile-a-minute
Purple Loose Strife
Garlic Mustard Multiflora Rose
Invasive Aquatic SpeciesRusty Crayfish
Asian Carp
Didymo(Rock Snot)