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what is meant by conservation

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management of Earths natural resources (by humans)
in order to make maximum use of them in the future
involves active intervention by humans to maintain ecosystems and biodiversity

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how an managing succession help to conserve habitats

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managing succession in a way that prevents a change to the next stage e.g. sheep eating saplings - no climax community

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reasons for conservation

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personal- maintain planet
ethical- other species have occupied earth longer than us, should be allowed to coexist with us.
economic- long term productivity greater if ecosystems are maintained
cultural and aesthetic- habitats/organisms enrich our lives. variety adds interest to everyday life.