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primary threats to biodiversity?

  • habitat loss, example: human destruction to create resources for ourselves

  • overharvesting, example: overfishing

  • introduction to exotic species, the introduction of exotic species can lead them to invade the ecosystem

important considerations/challenges for designing conservation areas

  • size/location

  • habitat connectivity

  • protecting biodiversity

  • human impact

  • climate change