Conservation strategies

Question 1

Why do we try to conserve species?

Answer 1

• Animal rights - especially if humans are the cause of them being threatened
• Versus our own needs

Question 2

When are the 2 times we could attempt to conserve?

Answer 2

1. Reactive - conservation when species are on the verge of extinction e.g. hotspots - areas with high diversity and high threat
2. Proactive - conserving areas with little damage e.g. high biodiversity wildlife areas (HBWA) - areas with high diversity that could be under threat in the future

Question 3

How do we decide where to conserve?

Answer 3

Dependent upon goals and costs

Whether you want to do reactive or proactive

Question 4

Examples of action towards conservation

Answer 4

• Education - sustainable crops
• Finding alternatuve food sources
• Seasonal fishing restrictions
• Fishing boundaries/regions
• Fish farming
• Fishing methods
• Fencing off forest areas