methods of conserving biodiversity Flashcards
Name the 3 key features of the Wildlife and Countryside Act
- bans killing/taking wild birds
- restricts introduction of certain organisms
- designation of protected areas i.e. SSSI’s and NNR’s
Give examples of banning certain activities
- no fishing zones
- strict planning permission
- use of pesticides
give examples of how maintaining a plagioclimax help to protect wildlife/habitats
- controlled burning
- controlled cattle grazing
- controlled mowing
give examples of the provision of things can help to protect wildlife/habitats
- food
- nesting sites
- biological corridors
the removal of ___________ species can help conservation.
introduced species
name 2 ways that visitors can be prevented from harming habitat
- restricted areas
- restricted activities
- regulating no. of visitors
- having designated paths
Named wildlife and habitats:
- Sand dunes = ___ ______
- heathlands = reptiles and _________
- shipwrecks = fish and _____
- Ponds = ____
- sand lizards
- butterflies
- corals
- newts
What does agri-environmental schemes do?
rewards + encourage environmentally beneficial development
Name at least 2 of the 4 agri-environmental schemes
- Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA)
- Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS)
- Environmental Stewardship Scheme (ESS)
- Countryside Stewardship (CS)
name 3 of the 5 aims of the agri-environmental scheme
- conserve biodiversity
- protect historic environment
- promote public access and understanding
- protect natural resources
- maintain and enhance landscape quality + character
Name at least 4 features that could be part of the agri-environmental scheme
- beetle banks
- field buffer strips
- wild bird seeds
- low input grasslands
- hedgerow/stone wall/ditch management
Meaning and role of SSSI, who it’s designated by and example
Sites of Special Scientific Investigation = biological or physiographic interest
- UK legislation
+ Studland/Southampton Common
Meaning and role NNR, who it’s designated by and example
National Nature Reserve = owned/controlled areas to protect habitat/geological formations
- Uk legislation
+ Lundy Island/ Solent Water
Meaning and role of SAC, who it’s designated by and example
Special Area of Conservation = ensures biodiversity by protection of significant habitats
- EU (legislation) Habitats directive
+ Brown moss/ SAC in Shropshire
Meaning and role SPA, who it’s designated by and example
Special Protected Area = protects habitats for rare birds
- EU (legislation) Birds Directive
+ The New Forest/Avon Valley
Meaning and role of MNR, who it’s designated by and example
Marine Nature Reserve = conserve marine habitats
- UK legislation
+ Lundy and Skomer Island
Meaning and role of LNR, who it’s designated by and example
Local Nature Reserve = conservation of nature, research/employment
- UK legislation
+ Manor farm, Itchen Valley
role of Ramsar Sites, who it’s designated by and example
= protects areas of important wetland
- international
+ Avon Valley/Broadlands
Meaning and role of MPA, who it’s designated by and example
Marine Protected Area = protects areas of oceans and restricts human activities
- EU legislation
+ The Needles/Solan Bank Reefs
meaning and role of MCZ, who its designated by and example
Marine Conservation Zone = protects important habitat/wildlife
- UK legislation
+ The Needles
define the role of CITES
regulates international trade of endangered species and their products. It also reduces the demand and therefore profit of these products
what is Appendix 1? and examples
- species that are most endangered, threatened with extinction
- trading banned except for breeding programmes
+ all big cats, all apes, all rhinos
what is Appendix 2? and examples
- species may be threatened with extinction if trade not controlled
- trade allowed from countries where species is protected
+ green iguana, basking shark
what does IWC stand for and what is the aim?
International Whaling Commission = control whaling to ensure sustainable exploitation
