conservation Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
conservation
A
protect nature through proper use of natural resources
utilitarian and anthropocentric view
2
Q
preservation
A
protecting nature from human interference
removal of technology from nature leaving it untouched
ecocentric
3
Q
minimum viable population (MNV)
A
smallest possible size at which a biological population can exist without facing extinction
4
Q
population viability analysis
A
PVA used to determine the probability that a population will go extinct within a given number of years
5
Q
land sparing
A
land for conservation and agriculture are separate
high impact on ecosystem services
6
Q
land sharing
A
food production integrated into native vegetation
based on synergies
