Maintaining Biodiversity

What are human activities doing?

Putting many habitats under threat.

Name 3 examples of human activites:

Deforestation, climate change and habitat destruction.

What are scientists and people trying to do?

To maintain biodiversity and reduce the negative impact of humans on the ecosystem.

Name a way in which scientists and citizens are trying to help with the biodiversity: (1)

Breeding programmes in zoos for endangered species.

Name a way in which scientists and citizens are trying to help with the biodiversity: (2)

Protection and regeneration of rare habitats, like national parks.

Name a way in which scientists and citizens are trying to help with the biodiversity: (3)

Reintroduction of hedgerows in agricultural areas where single crop species are grown.

Why do they want to use hedgerows?

Hedges provide habitat for many organisms.

Name a way in which scientists and citizens are trying to help with the biodiversity: (4)

Government policies to reduce deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions.

Name a way in which scientists and citizens are trying to help with the biodiversity: (5)

Recycling resources rather than dumping waste in landfill.