In-situ and Ex-situ Conservation Methods 4.3 Explain how in situ and ex situ conservation methods are used to maintain biodiversity. Refer to protected areas and/or reserves‚ seed banks‚ botanic gardens‚ zoos‚ sperm banks In Situ Conservation Methods In-situ conservation‚ the conservation of species in their natural habitats‚ is considered the most appropriate way of conserving biodiversity. Conserving the areas where populations of species exist naturally is an underlying condition for the
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EXSITU AND INSITU CONSERVATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS INTRODUCTION India ranks sixth under world’s twelve mega bio-diversity zones. Out of these‚ two ofthem exist in our country. India possesses tremendous ecological bio-diversity. Itcontains 5 % of the world’s bio-diversity on 2 % of the earth’s surface. Thebiodiversity in our country is unique in nature and its in-situ and ex-situ conservationis very well needed. In recent years‚ the global demand of herbs has led to a quantumjump
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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
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• 1. In-Situ (natural home) • 2.Ex-Situ (artificial home) Actual Question in CSAT 2011 (12.) Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora? • (a.)Biosphere Reserve • (b.) Botanical Garden • (c.) National Park • (d.) Wildlife Sanctuary In-situ biodiversity conservation (Natural Home) • In this case‚ you identify an area with high biodiversity (= this area has lot of number and variety of plants and animals) • And then‚ you isolate and protect
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Conservation of Biodiversity in Peruvian Amazonia through integrated action 139 Conservation of Biodiversity in Peruvian Amazonia through integrated action Conservación de Biodiversidad en la Amazonía peruana a través de acciones integradas Sanna-Kaisa Juvonen1*‚ Luis Campos Baca2‚ León Bendayan Acosta2‚ Ada Castillo Ordinola2‚ Lizardo Fachin Malaverri2‚ Darwin Gómez Ventocilla2‚ Risto Kalliola2‚ Kember Mejía Carhuanca2‚ José Luis Mena Alvarez2‚ Víctor Miyakawa Solís2‚ Fernando Rodríguez Achung2
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5.2 Energy conversion and conservation 1. A change from one form of energy to another is called an energy conversion. 2. Is the following sentence true or false? Most forms of energy can be converted into other forms. True 3. Describe the conservation of chemical energy to mechanical energy in your body. Your body changes chemical energy which was in your food through the system of digestion. Once the energy is released‚ it turns to mechanical energy to move your muscles 4. When you throw
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The North American Model of Conservation is an important part of the preservation and conservation of our nation’s natural resources. The model contains seven main tenets‚ each of which serve to provide opportunity for our use of the wildlife resources while simultaneously protecting the same resources from over harvest. The ideas presented in this model have been present long before the words were put to paper; some can be traced back to Roman times. The tenets began to become more concrete in the
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Wildlife Conservation Zeyang Du ELP 600 Robyn Conners 04/22/2013 Wildlife Conservation Wildlife conservation is the most important things in the world. And people have made a lot of progress in this field. In wildlife conservation‚ people try their best to protect endangered plants and animals‚ as well as their habitats. The purpose is to make sure that future generations will have enough space to survive and develop well. Countries all over the world have different agencies for wildlife
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Studies IJFBS Vol.2 No.3‚ 2012 ISSN: 2147-4486 available online at www.ssbfnet.com A Survey of the Environmental Conservation Costs by Local Authorities in Kenya Kilika Samuela‚ Mutua Nicholasb a b Taita Taveta University College‚ 635‚ VO İ-80300‚ Kenya Taita Taveta University College‚ 635‚ VO İ-80300‚ Kenya Abstract This study investigates the environmental conservation costs of the local authorities in Kenya by analyzing the data collected from 90 of these local authorities. The population
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Conservation and Preservation check pt Conservation is the sustainable use of natural resources including wildlife‚ water‚ air‚ and earth deposits. Some of these natural resources may be renewable or non-renewable. The conservation of renewable resources like trees involves making sure that we are not using more than what we are able to replace. The conservation of non-renewable resources like fossil fuels involves ensuring that we are only using them when we need to. Preservation is maintaining
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