Day 4
AT HOME
Reading Assignment
Read pages 180-196
Read pages 180-196
- Arguments about species and habitat preservation can be based on aesthetic, ecological, economic, ethical and social justifications. Give an example of each.
- Distinguish between IGOs, GOs and NGOs involved in conserving and restoring ecosystems and diversity. Why are there varying levels of effectiveness?
- Describe one recent international convention on biodiversity and the work to create collaboration between nations for biodiversity conservation.
- Give examples of species-based conservation strategies. What are their strengths and weaknesses?
- What criteria are considered when designing and managing protected areas?
- Complete 2E on page 197.
- Give a specific example of a protected area and the success it has achieved.
- Compare the conservation approaches: habitat conservation, species-based conservation and a mixed approach. Which do you think would be most successful? Why?
IN CLASS
As we watch the following video, answer the following question:
Why should we protect the rainforest?
Why should we protect the rainforest?