Conservation Biology Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on conservation biology, aimed at helping students prepare for their exam.

Conservation Biology

The preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and wildlife.

Marine Conservation

The protection and management of ocean ecosystems and species.

Environmental Conservation

The protection of the environment through sustainable practices.

Animal Conservation

Protecting wild animal species and their habitats to promote survival.

Wildlife Corridor

A strip of natural habitat that connects populations of wildlife separated by barriers.

Biodiversity

The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.

Restoration Ecology

The scientific study aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems.

Reforestation

The process of planting trees in a deforested area to restore ecosystems.

Natural Climate Solutions

Acts of nature, such as planting trees, that help mitigate climate change.

Carbon Offset

A reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere.

Endangered Species Act

A law aimed at protecting species that are at risk of extinction.

Ecosystem Services

The benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, including clean water, pollination, and climate regulation.

Habitat Fragmentation

The process where large and contiguous habitats are divided into smaller, isolated patches.

Sustainable Practices

Approaches that meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Citizen Science

Scientific research conducted by amateur or non-professional scientists, often involving the public in data collection.

Ecological Footprint

A measure of how much land and water area a human population requires to produce the resources it consumes and to absorb its waste.