PPT-BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION PART-1

Presented by DrAnubha Gupta Faculty SS in Commerce Vikram University Useful for BBAHBCOMHMCOM and allied subject Biodiversity The term biodiversity was coined as a contraction of biological diversity by EO Wilson in 1985 . The complexity and rich diversity of life found in forests provides many vital services to human beings Nonetheless humans are destroying forest biodiversity at an alarming rate The conversion of forests to agricultural land overgrazing unsustainabl Its overall objective is to encourage actions which will lead to a sustainable future The conservation of biodiversity is a common concern of humankind The Convention on Biological Diversity covers biodiversity at all levels ecosystems species and g 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 . Kelemework. . Tafere. . Reda. , UNISA. Background. Pastoralism as a mode of production and way of life has existed in East Africa for thousands of years. There are over 200 million pastoralists across the globe, with over 180 million of them currently living in developing countries (. 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.. 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. It is the variety of all the different living things and their homes on the planet. . BIO. . DIVERSITY. Bio= biological organisms . -living things!. diversity= the amount of variation. 20 . million species. . of organisms. But, of which only . 1.4 . million . species . have been . identified so far. . These . species differ widely from . one another. . This . variation . in living organisms is called . 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 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 . Scottish Natural Heritage. Three phases. Nature conservation and environmental bodies from five countries (England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales) and the River . R. estoration Centre. Led by Scottish Natural Heritage under the auspices of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.