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IB ESS HL 3.3.3 Mixed Conservation Approach Questions

Explain why effective conservation often combines multiple strategies and stakeholders.

Syllabus
First assessment 2026
Course
ESS HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • distinguish keystone species by ecological importance from flagship species by public appeal and conservation value
  • explain how a mixed strategy can connect species protection, habitat conservation, fundraising, education and ecosystem effects
  • justify conservation choices by evaluating ecological evidence, stakeholder values and trade-offs between species-based and habitat-based approaches

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IB ESS HL 3.3.3 Mixed Conservation Approach Questions question 1

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Figure King protea, an example of a fynbos plant

Figure King protea, an example of a fynbos plant

Figure Commercial and flagship fynbos examples
King protea is the national flower of South Africa, a flagship species, and is widely grown commercially for export as a cut flower. Rooibos is used to make tea.

Outline the role of the king protea as a flagship species.

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