Strategies for Conservation of Biodiversity — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 11 · Geography
Summary of Strategies for Conservation of Biodiversity for ICSE Class 11 Geography. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Geography syllabus.
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Overview
Biodiversity is a unique gift of nature and its conservation is essential for the survival of plant and animal life. Conservation means proper use of the biosphere so that present needs are met without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It also includes protection of liv
Key Concepts
Biodiversity conservation means the proper use
Biodiversity conservation means the proper use of the biosphere so that it gives maximum benefit to the present generation while keeping its potential
In situ conservation protects biological diversity
In situ conservation protects biological diversity in its natural habitat. It protects whole ecosystems and all species within them by reducing harmfu
Ex situ conservation involves maintenance
Ex situ conservation involves maintenance and breeding of endangered plant and animal species under partially or wholly controlled conditions outside
A national park is a relatively
A national park is a relatively larger area of one or several ecosystems maintained for scientific, educational, and recreational purposes and for the
A wildlife sanctuary is a nature
A wildlife sanctuary is a nature reserve declared by forest authority with government sanction. Killing, hunting, shooting, and capturing of animals a
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and importance of biodiversity conservation
- Distinguish between in situ conservation and ex situ conservation
- Describe national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves
- Explain the zonation of a biosphere reserve: core, buffer, and transitional zones
- Understand the role of gene banks, botanical gardens, zoos, tissue culture, and cryopreservation in conservation
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