Ecology: Conservation

Where are we?

Why should we conserve?

How do we conserve?

Why Conserve? (As a biologist, it should be obvious!)

Scientific Justification

1. Biodiversity- Genetic diversity

- Species diversity

- Ecosystem diversity

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Conservation vs Environmentalism

How to Conserve

How issues arise

At the ecosystem level,

Edge Effects

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How Conservation Happens

1. Monitoring Examples

2. Planning

3. Action

Restoration Ecology

Bioremediation

Make sure you can …

… justify conversation on a scientific basis.

… explain the benefits of maintaining high levels of biodiversity on Earth.

… justify limiting human impact on the environment on a scientific basis

… explain the issues that human activities can cause to species, communities, ecosystems and the biosphere. Provide examples at each level of organization.

… provide examples to show how conservation biology has been applied to remedy problems at all levels or ecological organization.

… explain how monitoring, planning, conservation and restoration ecology all contribute to the field of conservation biology.