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Evaluating conservation and mitigation methods

Ecology • Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Protected areas are designated zones where exploitation is limited to conserve habitats and species.
  • Legal protections reduce habitat loss and hunting, increasing population stability and local biodiversity.
  • However, enforcement costs, political will, and conflicts with local livelihoods can limit effectiveness.
  • Evidence from policy examples shows that protected areas slow biodiversity loss when combined with monitoring and local engagement.

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Define biodiversity.

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Biodiversity measures the variety of different species living in a specific geographical area and underpins ecosystem stability.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Evaluate methods by comparing ecological outcomes, costs, and social constraints.

Protected areas require enforcement, monitoring, and community support to function effectively.

Habitat restoration provides long-term benefits but may take decades to fully recover.

Captive breeding aids critically endangered species but risks genetic bottlenecks.

Corridors enhance connectivity but could facilitate disease and invasive species spread.

Pollution control mitigates bioaccumulation and eutrophication; infrastructure can be costly.

Sustainable agricultural practices promote biodiversity but may necessitate economic incentives.

Success measurement involves tracking long-term population or habitat-area trends.

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