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phenology
when flowering occurs in plants based on abiotic factors such as temperature
Which of these is a supporting ecosystem service provided by Eastern forests and woodlands?
habitat for birds
Which of these has been correlated with plants developing earlier each spring in the mid to late 1900's?
warmer temperatures
IF-AT #29: What effect has plant cultivation in lower parts of the Chimborazo volcano had on vegetation?
the predominant species once found there have declined
The migration of plants on the Chimborazo volcano was documented and compared over which time range?
1802-2012 (210 years)
Which of these best explains why plants have migrated farther north and to higher altitudes over the past century?
warming temperatures due to increases in greenhouse gases
Which of these organisms has had a harmful effect on trees in deciduous forests?
Gypsy Moth
invasive species
non-native species
What is the overall goal of the Endangered Species Act?
To protect and recover species that are endangered.
threatened species
A species that is likely to become endangered in the near future.
5 factors to consider before a species is listed
1. damage to or destruction to a species habitat
2. over utilization of the species for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes
3. disease
4. inadequacy of existing protection
5. other
5 principle threats to plant biodiversity
1. habitat transformation
2. climate change
3. over-exploitation
4. pollution
5. impact of invasive alien species
An area with exceptional botanical richness might be considered as which of these?
Important Plant Area
In situ
Protecting areas of critical habitat, forests, mountains
ex situ
zoo's, botanical gardens
Which of these is an example of a conservation activity in a production landscape?
Forest certification for sustainable practices.
Global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC)
provides the framework for plant conservation at the global and national level
How is GSPC meeting its targets
exports of listed species is only permitted when the report has been validated as both LEGAL & SUSTAINABLE
Which of these describes a limitation of seed banks?
Not all species can be conserved through seed banks.
Which of these describes a benefit of in situ compared to ex situ conservation?
Maintaining species in their natural area allows evolutionary processes to continue.
If consumers are interested in purchasing sustainably harvested forest products, they can look for what?
Rainforest Alliance Certified seal.
The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) has targets that are supported, in part, by which international agreement?
CITES
FairWild
Wild-sourced medicinal and aromatic plants using ecologically and socially responsible practices
What made it difficult to use the seeds stored in the seed bank in Aleppo?
The Syrian War made it inaccessible
Discuss the importance of protecing indigenous knowledge and strategies for accomplishing this
Assist local communities in creating facilities
