PPT-Conservation of Biodiversity

Conservation Biology Legal protection of species US Endangered Species Act 1973 law which makes it illegal to harm any species on its list protect habitat History Endangered Species Act ESA passed by congress in 1973 signed by Pres Nixon. Marine and coastal habitats include coral reefs mangrove forests sea grass beds estuaries hydrothermal vents seamounts and soft sediments on the ocean 64258oor deep below the surface More than just a valuable source of food the ocean is one of the l Agricultural biodiversity includes ecosystems animals plants and microorganisms related to food and agriculture Today most species of crops and domesticated livestock are the result of thousands of years of human intervention such as selective breed How . BIOFIN supports Biodiversity Conservation in . Perú. October 2014, . Pyeonchang. , Korea. Why . MINAM take BIOFIN as its own project?. con. S. er. V. ation. without . financing is . just. con. Achievements and challenges . . Dr. Amani . Alassaf. . Environment and natural resources Economist. University of Jordan. amani.alassaf@ju.edu.jo. Reflecting Biodiversity – Holistic approaches and regional adaptation . AP Environmental Science. Mr. Grant. Lesson . 38. Objectives:. Define . the terms . extinction. , . extirpation. and . mass extinction. .. Contrast . background extinction rates and periods of mass extinction.. 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. Introduction. Considering how biodiversity is being lost, what are some possible ways that we could protect biodiversity?. Protecting Biodiversity. Explicit Instruction. Nations pass laws and sign international treaties that protect biodiversity.. 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." . Memphis Zoo and Aquarium. Presentation Contents. Panama’s Biodiversity: It’s . Panamania. Biodiversity of plants. Biodiversity of animals . Reason for biodiversity . Conservation in the Classroom. 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? . Conservation of biodiversity. Employee education material (Essential points). Four . Electrical and Electronic Industry Associations . March 2017. How to use this document. Since the Biodiversity . Working Group of the . Introduction. International . Convention. . European . Legislation. National / Regional . Legislation. . and. . Regulations. Legal . compliance. . 3. … are treaties or agreements between states.