Chapter 55: Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology

Reading Guide, Page 1209, 7^th edition

 

Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the term.

 

55.1 Human Activities a Threat!

1. 3 Levels of Biodiversity
2. Endangered Species vs Threatened Species
3. Benefits of Species and Genetic Diversity
4. Ecosystem Services
5. 4 Major THREATS to Biodiversity: Habitat Destruction, Introduced Species, Overexploitation, Disruption of Interactions

 

55.2 Population Conservation Focuses

1. Extinction Vortex
2. Minimum Viable Population
3. Effective Population Size
4. Case Study: Grizzlies
5. Declining-Population Approach: ID steps

 

55.3 Landscape and Regional Conservation

1. Fragmentation and Edges
2. Movement Corridor
3. Biodiversity Hot Spots: Where are they?
4. Why set up nature reserves?
5. Zoned reserves

 

55.4 Restoration Ecology

1. Assumption in restoration ecology
2. Bioremediation
3. Biological augmentation
4. Figure 55.22: Pick One and Describe

 

55.5 Sustainable Development

1. What is Sustainable Development?
2. Biophilia