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1 2004 2004 Museu de Cincies Naturals ISSN 1578665X MacKenzie D I Nichols J D 2004 Occupancy as a surrogate for abundance estimation Animal Biodiversity and Conservation 271 461467 Abstract Occupancy as a surrogate for abundance estimation. Win . Maung. Chairman. Myanmar Environment Institute (MEI). To . protect . ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation is . essential. -(. supporting services. —e.g. nutrient cycling, soil formation, primary production; . Objectives:. Define the terms . extinction. , . extirpation. and . mass extinction. .. Contrast background extinction rates and periods of mass extinction.. Evaluate the primary causes of biodiversity loss.. of biodiversity. Understanding:. An indicator species is an organism used to assess a specific environmental condition. Relative numbers of indicator specie can be used to calculate the value of a biotic index. Current Status. Conservation Efforts. Challenges of Managing the Sector. Institutions Managing Forests and Biodiversity in Tamil Nadu. Key Policies and Programs. Impact of Climate Change on Forests and Biodiversity. Ari-Pekka . Auvinen. Finnish Environment Institute. 2016 . Eionet. . Workshop. | . NRCs . Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Indicators and Assessments . 30 June . - . 1 July 2016, . E. uropean. Environment . Attitudes and practices have changed dramatically through time. 1912 Animal Damage Control Act . “. ... to promulgate the best methods of eradication, suppression and control of mountain lions, wolves, coyotes, bobcats, prairie dogs, gophers, ground squirrels, jack rabbits and other animals [eagles and other raptors] injurious to agriculture." . What is biodiversity?. Bio = life. Diversity = differences among organisms. Biodiversity. = the variety of living organisms found in an area. Where can you find biodiversity?. Biodiversity varies around the world:. Unit 3: Resource Sustainability. What is Biodiversity?. Short for “biological diversity,” is the number of different species in a given area. Biodiversity hotspots. Why is it important? Why should we care? . Saving the Siberian Tiger. Siberian tigers are one of five remaining tiger subspecies.. In the early 20th century, hunting and habitat loss reduced the wild population to just 20–30 animals.. Conservation efforts have helped the wild population rebound to 450–500 today.. BIODIVERSITY Our planet-earth (biosphere) contains more than 20 million species of organisms. But, of which only 1.4 million species have been identified so far. These species differ widely from Dr. . Anjay. 10/17/2020. 1. The word “biodiversity” is a contraction of “biological diversity”. . The father of biodiversity . Edward O. Wilson . (an eminent entomologist) first coined this term in 1986. . Natura. 2000 sites. Suzanne . Nally. , NPWS, DAHG. Suzanne Nally. National Parks and Wildlife Service. 6 May, 2016. Irish Rural Link Conference, . Moate. , Co. Westmeath. Role of NPWS, DAHG. Conservation . Introduction. International . Convention. . European . Legislation. National / Regional . Legislation. . and. . Regulations. Legal . compliance. . 3. … are treaties or agreements between states. . and Sustainable Forest Management. GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop. March 22 – 24, 2011. Kyiv, Ukraine. Biodiversity. Goal. : the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and the maintenance of ecosystem goods and services.