All the economically important organisms should be identified and conserved. Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, and conservation concentration. Biodiversity is the variety of different forms of life on earth, including the different plants, animals, microorganisms, the genes they contain and the ecosystem they form. Introduction to geographic information systems gis 1. Biodiversity conservation is the protection and management of biodiversity to obtain resources for sustainable development. The erosion of biodiversity is documented and potential strategies to reverse this trend are detailed in an everincreasing number of journals and at the annual meetings of numerous professional societies. Application of the ecosystem approach will help to reach a balance of the three objectives of the convention.
Now an array of emerging technologies in synthetic biology with conservation applications are presenting new. To ensure conservation of biodiversity sustainable use of biodiversity rational and equitable share of profit to accrue from use of genetic resources. In order to understand and conserve biodiversity we need to measure it effectively, with species. Conservation biology for all free fulltext download buy print copy chapters free download front materials pdf 5 kb introduction navjot s. Larsen and leonardo viana conservation international, 2011 crystal drive, suite 500, arlington, va 22202, usa.
Zhang wenguo biodiversity conservation division, ministry of environmental protection. Biodiversity is the shortened form of two words biological and diversity. Biodiversity conservation and management organization of. Terrestrial land and aquatic water ecosystems are comprised of. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india.
Understanding marine biodiversity the national academies press. General measures for conservation and sustainable use. Brief introduction of china national committee for biodiversity conservation mr. Introduction to biodiversity biodiversity is the shortened form of two words biological and diversity. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. To maintain lifesupporting systems and essential ecological processes. This purchase only includes an introduction to conservation biology pdf. Iied and partners are helping to build capacity to understand and implement equitable conservation activities and to enhance community voice in national and international conservation policymaking. Beginning with a brief introduction to environmental history, the text introduces the central concepts of evolution and ecology, and covers several major issues related to the conservation of biodiversity including extinction, climate change, sustainability, conservation law, and invasive species. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity outcomes.
Core standardized methods conservation international. In other words, biodiversity is the occurrence of different types of ecosystems, different species of organisms with the whole. Introduction chapter 3 biodiversity conservation and. Introduction the magnitude of the current extinction crisis is widely appreciated in the scienti. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Introduction to conservation, communities and equity but many conservation interventions have negative impacts on local people. The 5year eu project securing the conservation of biodiversity across administrative levels and spatial, temporal, and ecological scales scales has come to an end in july 2014 resulting in a first of its kind description of challenges that arise. Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as clean, consistent water flows, protection from floods and storms and a stable climate. An introduction article pdf available in environmental biology of fishes 481. May 03, 2016 throughout, the authors maintain a focus on the active role that scientists, conservation organizations, government, local people, and the general public play in protecting biodiversity, even while providing for human needs. In this research plan, biodiversity is defined as the collection of genomes, species, and ecosystems occurring in a geographically defined region. A thorough introduction to understanding biodiversity and how it applies to the military mission, including the scientific, legal, policy, and natural resources management contexts. Brief introduction of china national committee for.
Differing rationales for biodiversity conservation are given and compared. Download pdf an introduction to conservation biology pdf. Many ngos exist to actively promote, or be involved with, wildlife conservation. Biodiversity is a generic term that can be related to many environments and species, for example, forests, freshwater, marine and temperate environments, the soil, crop plants, domestic animals, wild species and microorganisms. Going by the raw definition, biodiversity is the totality of genes, species, and ecosystems of a given region. Policy series, number 1 biodiversity conservation and management.
Pdf an introduction to biodiversity concepts for environmental. Biodiversity looks at the benefits of biodiversity, the threats and conservation of the different levels g slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Get download pdf an introduction to conservation biology pdf file for. Biodiversity conservation has three main objectives. Its mandate was expanded to include dealing with the countrys rapid progress in creating new protected regions like transfrontier conservation areas, biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, national parks and bioregional plans to. Conservation of biodiversity can be studied in different segments. U6 quantification of biodiversity is important to conservation efforts so that areas of high biodiversity may be identified, explored, and appropriate conservation put in place where possible.
Its mandate was expanded to include dealing with the countrys rapid progress in creating new protected regions like transfrontier conservation areas, biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, national parks and bioregional plans to address gaps in the system. A diversity of cultural and socioeconomic perspectives is also needed to understand the complex dynamics affecting biodiversity, such as economic development, politics, cultural, artistic and spiritual views on nature and humans relationship to it. The ability to assess changes to biodiversity in a given community over time is important in assessing the impact of human activity in the community. Biodiversity conservation has always availed itself of new technologies, from satellite imagery and global positioning systems to gene sequencing and artificial reproduction techniques. Introduction to conservation, communities and equity. The term biodiversity was coined as a contraction of biological diversity by e. Biodiversity and its conservation are now vital environmental issues of international concern as more and more people around the world begin to realise the critical importance of biodiversity for our survival and well being on this planet. Conservation mechanisms there is more than one way to conserve biodiversity. Introduction to biodiversity center for biodiversity. Biodiversity wildlife habitat assessment introduction biodiversity refers to the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, and is one measure of the health of ecosystems. Nov 20, 20 conservation conservation is an ethic of use, allocation and protection of valued resources. Terrestrial land and aquatic water ecosystems are comprised of communities of organisms that. There are different approaches involving different groups of people. The loss of biodiversity is dangerous and its consequences are immediate.
Biodiversity conservation and the extinction of experience. It is also one of the poorest in terms of per capita income. Introduction chiariello n 2008 read the full introduction pdf the butterfly assemblage of jasper ridge biological preserve. Practical advice from 17 case studies about biodiversity conservation, written by your peers at military installations. All the varieties of food, timber plants, livestock, microbes and agricultural animals should be conserved. The first twothirds of the course will focus on the biological aspects of the discipline. Biodiversity may be defined as the variety and variability of living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they exist. This agenda focuses on a novel program where ecological and oceanographic. Following are the important strategies for biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity conservation different methods and strategies. Biodiversity is the variety of living species on earth plants, animals and. The nature conservancy is a us charitable environmental organization that works to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on earth by protecting the. Alpha diversity, beta diversity, gamma diversity, what are the uses of biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation implies the use, allocation and protection of the variety of flora and fauna resources in a manner that ensures the sustainability of these resources.
Introduction to papers in this issue usda forest service, pacific northwest research station, 3200 s w jefluson wq, corvallis, oregon 97331. Biodiversity also underpins ecosystem function and the provision of ecosystem services. Cbo convenes biodiversity conservation experts come from a broad spectrum of disciplines, including chemistry, biology, engineering, law, communication, economy and social sciences. Biodiversity can be measured through the use of quantitativeindicators, although no single unified approach exists. The second convention organized at johannesburg in 2002 called world summit on sustainable development wssd where the biodiversity and sustainable ecosystem management was the issue.
Biodiversity conservation plans for a rainforest will be different from plans for a grassland or a swamp. It refers to all the variety of life that can be found on earth plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms as well as to the communities that they form and the habitats in which they live. Each life form, even the smallest microbe, is a fascinating and and complex living machine. Rotherham sheffield hallam university, uk keywords. A diversity of cultural and socioeconomic perspectives is also needed to understand the complex dynamics affecting biodiversity, such as economic development. The imprints of environmental change on biodiversity 4. Alpha diversity, beta diversity, gamma diversity, what are the uses of. With this cursory and fundamental understanding of biological diversity, you are now better equipped to study the role of biodiversity in the biosphere and in human economics, health, and culture. A brief introduction to wetlands conservation the convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat the ramsar convention was signed in ramsar, iran, on 2 february 1971, and came into force on 21 december 1975. Topics covered will include patterns of biodiversity and extinction, causes of extinction and population decl. India is one of the worlds most biologically and culturally diverse countries. Introduction the ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way. This document identifies the urgent need for a national research program on the biological diversity of marine systems. Introduction to biodiversity ppt easy biology class.
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