ecosystem management

what conflicts can occur between conservation and human needs?

• Competition for land and resources

• Economic development vs conservation

• Wildlife may threaten people, livestock or crops

• Human activities may damage habitats and biodiversity

what strategies can be used to conserve biodiversity?

• Protected areas

• Ecotourism

• Sustainable harvesting/forestry

• Legal protection

• Habitat restoration

• Community involvement and education

why is the Masai Mara an example of conservation conflict?

• Wildlife and humans compete for land and resources

• Wildlife can threaten livestock and people

• Human activities can threaten wildlife

how is biodiversity managed in the Masai Mara?

• Collective land ownership

• Ecotourism provides income

• Education and community involvement

• Controlled hunting of excess animals

why is the Terai region important?

• Valuable source of timber

• Fertile land for agriculture

• High biodiversity

how is biodiversity conserved in the Terai region?

• Sustainable forest management

• Community forestry groups

• Legal protection of forests

why are peat bogs important in ecosystems?

• Major carbon stores

• Support biodiversity

• Improve soil structure

• Increase water retention

how are peat bogs conserved?

• Maintain high water levels

• Block drainage ditches

• Remove tree seedlings

• Controlled grazing

why are the Galapagos islands important for conservation?

• Many endemic species

• Species evolved in isolation

• Unique biodiversity

how is biodiversity protected in the Galapagos islands?

• Ecotourism

• Restricted visitor access

• Protected areas

• Education of tourists and local people

what are the advantages and disadvantages of ecotourism?

Advantages:

• Generates income

• Creates jobs

• Raises environmental awareness

Disadvantages:

• Habitat disturbance

• Increased pollution and waste

• Risk of invasive species

why is Antarctica important for biodiversity?

• Unique flora and fauna

• Relatively undisturbed ecosystem

• Sensitive to climate change

how is Antarctica protected?

• Antarctic Treaty

• Protected areas

• Regulation of tourism and scientific activities

what threats does Antarctica face?

• Climate change

• Tourism

• Resource exploitation

• Pollution