resources: Non-equitable distribution of resources Overpopulation Slash and burn agricultural practices‚ currently occurring in many developing countries Technological and industrial development Erosion Habitat degradation leads to the loss of Biodiversity (i.e. species and ecosystems with its ecosystem services). Irrigation Mining for oil and minerals Aquifer depletion Forestry Forest Reserves within a particular country Pollution or contamination of resources [[[ pictures and defination ]]]]
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historical resources that may require preservation or management. They play a dominant role in protecting marine biodiversity‚ ecosystem function and sustaining healthy coastal communities. MPA is relevant to biodiversity and scale‚ legal and compliance‚ and socio-culture (IUCN & UNEP-WCMC‚ 2010). It is a site-scale unit that is essential for conservation of marine biodiversity and maintenance of productivity of oceans. Also‚ the protection of MPA is integrated into various policies and environmental
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NATURE PRESERVATION In the 21st century‚ as a result of global-warming‚ environmentalism has adopted a more inclusive‚ planetary view. Human abuse of nature is almost as old as recorded history. The loss of biodiversity is not healthy for mankind and it is mostly the man-made causes which contribute to destruction of nature. But now serious steps towards the preservation of nature must be undertaken to reduce over-exploitation of resources and environment degradation and to prevent the
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HOW DO WE CONSERVE/TAKE CARE THE ECOSYSTEM The value of ecosystem services Through its ecosystems‚ planet earth provides mankind with resources such as food‚ climate regulation‚ fresh water and clean air. Without these resources‚ which we call ecosystem services‚ life on earth is not possible. Currently‚ we are using per annum 1.5 times the amount of ecosystem services which the planet can provide us with sustainably. As a result of this ’overuse’‚ the capacity of the earth’s ecosystems to provide
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Corporate Strategy The overview of Starbucks’ Corporate Strategies are maximizing the market penetration‚ providing a relaxing and attractive social atmosphere‚ offers high quality products‚ create a great working environment and achieve profitability. Corporate Strategies of Starbucks are mentioned below:- First is the Rapid Store expansion strategy (Starbucks Everywhere” approach). These basically are related on Domestic and International store expansion where everything about the company
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Biosphere is increasing and species extinction leads to other bound to species to what is called a complex webin a complex web 99% off currently threatened species are at risk because of Activities. In the global warming section of the Center for Biodiversity‚ the planet is warming to a degree the species cannot handle altering or elimating habibat which reduce food sources causing drought and the heat killing species which also deprive humans of their food chains. If we keep on as stated with “the
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resilience? Resilience is the ability of an ecosystem (or component of an ecosystem) to adapt to a changing environment and to restore function and structure following an episode of natural or human- induced stress. Ecosystems rich in biodiversity generally have greater resilience than those with little diversity. They are able to recover more readily from naturally induced stress (including drought and fire) and human- induced habitat destruction. 2. Under what conditions does
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The roles of Zoos in conservation The main aim of zoos is to protect and conserve global biodiversity and wildlife. To do this they have four roles to play which are; research‚ conservation‚ education and welfare. Research: Research is the careful search or inquiry for new facts by scientific study of a subject‚ through a course of critical investigation. By studying animals we can learn new things about their behaviour and lifestyle. The Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice (SSSMZP)
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WILDLIFE Wildlife means all the flora and fauna‚ which are not domesticated by humans. It includes animals‚ plants and microorganisms. The term wild life generally gives the impression of large and ferocious animals living in the jungle or waters such as lions and tigers‚ crocodiles and rhinoceros. Wild life refers to any living organism in its natural habitat. It includes all plants‚ animals and microorganisms other than animals domesticated and cultivated plants. The majestic lion‚ the grateful
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ecosystems provide clean water‚ breathable air‚ fertile soils‚ climate control‚ food‚ medicine‚ energy‚ building materials‚ transportation‚ as well as recreational and spiritual uses. An example of an ecosystem that is suffering from a loss of biodiversity is the ocean ecosystem. It is predicted that by 2050‚ all species of wild
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