Species

flagship species

a charismatic and well-known species selected as an icon/ambassador for a conservation campaign or habitat. Examples: Giant Panda, Tiger

iconic species

a charismatic, globally recognized species used to raise public awareness for biodiversity conservation. Also known as charismatic mega fauna

IUCN

International Union of Conservation and Nature. A government organization with non government organization (NGO) members

Redlist

A list compiled by the IUCN. It is the largest global inventory of the conservation status of species. Aims are public and scientific awareness and monitoring species that may otherwise go extinct

direct influences

immediate impacts of an action/activity on an ecosystem or species.

indirect influences

The effects that are less immediate or obvious of an action/activity. Often more long-term impacts.

Biodiversity

the variety of life in an ecosystem

Genetic Diversity

the variety of genes within a species that allows for adapatation to environmental changes.

Habitat Diversity

the range of different habitats present in an ecosystem or within a geographical area.

Species Diversity

the variety of species in an ecosystem that includes the richness (number of species) and evenness (abundance of each species)

exsitu

The species is removed from its habitat in order to protect it

insitu

The species is protected while still living in its native habitat. 

mixed approach

combines species based and habitat based conservation, when only one is insufficient.

Critically endangered

• Population reduction of greater than 90%

• Occurs over less than 100 squared Km

• Declining population of 250 mature individuals or less

• Overall population less than 50 individuals (regardless of recent decline)

• At least 50% chance of going extinct in the wild in 3 generations or 10 years