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3.3 Conservation and regeneration

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3.3.1—Preservation justifications

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• Aesthetic, ecological, economic, ethical, social

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3.3.2—Conservation strategies

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• Species-based: ex situ (zoos, botanic gardens, CITES, seed banks) • Habitat-based: in situ (national parks, reserves, sanctuaries)

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3.3.3—Mixed conservation approach

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• Both habitat and particular species considered • Flagship/keystone species used to justify habitat conservation

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3.3.4—Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

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• UN treaty addressing species and habitat conservation • National strategies for conservation and sustainable use • Includes Nagoya Protocol (equitable sharing of genetic resources)

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3.3.5—Habitat conservation strategies

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• Protect species by conserving natural environment • May require wild area protection or active management

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3.3.6—Effective conservation factors

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• Understanding target species biology • Size and shape of conservation areas • Edge effects, wildlife corridors for connectivity • UNESCO biosphere reserves: pristine core, buffer zones, transition zones

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3.3.7—Rewilding

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• Regenerates natural processes in ecosystems • Methods: apex predator reintroduction, habitat connectivity, cessation of agriculture

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3.3.8—Conservation measures

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• Reverse biodiversity decline • Operating within biodiversity planetary boundary • Individual, collective, national, international levels

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3.3.9—Perspectives and conservation strategy choice

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• Environmental perspectives and value systems impact choices • Success depends on: community support, funding, education, legislation, research

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3.3.10 (HL)—Organization success factors

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• Media use, speed of response, diplomatic constraints • Financial resources, political influence

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3.3.11 (HL)—Positive feedback in rewilding

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• Enhance biodiversity and promote ecosystem equilibrium • Triggered by rewilding and habitat restoration

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3.3.12 (HL)—Rewilding benefits and limitations

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• Benefits vs. land-use issues (food production) • Examples: Knepp Estate, Affric Highlands, Gorongosa

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3.3.13 (HL)—Assessing conservation success

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• Three levels: project success, community reception, best approach • Examples: Willie Smits, Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement

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3.3.14 (HL)—Ecotourism

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• Generates income for protection • Can have negative societal and ecological impacts

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