Biodiversity biological diversity is the total variety of living organisms in all ecosystems on earth, the genetic differences between them, and the communities and ecosystems in which they occur. Article 6 of the convention on biological diversity cbd demands the preparation of national biodiversity. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. Types, importance and conservation methods with diagram 1. The first two correspond to the different levels at which biodiversity. Effective conservation planning can only be based on a. Proceedings of the third unesco mab regional seminar on biodiversity conservation.
Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. There are different types of landscapes, each being used or protected for different purposes. Conservation and use of natural resources biology notes nature provides us the basic needs like food, shelter, clothes, etc. The role of forests in the preservation of biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation strategies natural resources. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Pdf approaches to conservation and sustainable use of. Recognizing biodiversity is essential to preserve wildlife. Pdf biodiversity conservation and conservation biology tools. Genetic diversity encompasses all the variety of different genetic information contained in animals. Encyclopedia of life support systems eolss until recent centuries, in most parts of the globe, humans were simply one of many large forest species, but with a greater capacity for influencing biodiversity. Through the conservation of biodiversity the survival of many species and. Notes on needs of conservation of biodiversity grade 10. Following are the important strategies for biodiversity conservation.
The living world harbours numerous lifeforms in all possible natural habitats. Going by the raw definition, biodiversity is the totality of genes, species, and ecosystems of a given region. Alix cosquer 1,2, richard raymond 2 and annecaroline prevotjulliard 1,3 1 umr 7204 cnrsmnhnupmc, lab conservation. Conservation methods of conservation young peoples. Bio diversity and its conservation, types of bio diversity. Systematic biodiversity conservation planning seems like everyone is doing it. Among other factors, the diversity of all living things depends on temperature, precipitation, altitude. Biodiversity is usually plotted as taxonomic richness of a geographic area, with some reference to a temporal scale. Pdf this special issue is dedicated to the in vitro tools and methods used to conserve the genetic. Biodiversity analysis natural resources spatial analysis lab.
Biodiversity is the biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. Biodiversity analysis the primary objective of gap is to provide information on the distribution and status of several elements of biological diversity. In other words, biodiversity is the occurrence of different types. Conservation of biodiversity can be studied in different segments. There are three interrelated hierarchical levels of biodiversity namely, genetic diversity, species diversity and. When we make an effort to conserve biodiversity, we are helping to maintain critical global biological resources to meet our needs today as well as those of future generations. 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. Biodiversity is not evenly distributed, rather it varies greatly across the globe as well as within regions. All the economically important organisms should be identified and conserved. Biodiversity needs to be conserved for maintaining balance in the natural process of water cycle, temperature and climate regulation and growth of different types of animals and plants. Through the conservation of biodiversity and the survival of many species. Traditional laws and methods of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. This article provides study notes on conservation of biodiversity. Now that we know the different types of biodiversity, let us look at the importance of biodiversity.
Bird surveys foreword this book is a vital tool for everyone wishing to contribute to our knowledge of the worlds birds and to bird conservation. The ecosystem services of biodiversity is maintained through formation and protection of soil, conservation and purification of water, maintaining hydrological cycles, regulation of biochemical cycles, absorption and breakdown of pollutants and waste materials through decomposition. It is the natural wealth of the earth, which supplies all our food and much of our shelter and raw materials. Different ecosystems like mangroves, rainforests, deserts, etc. Furthermore, the measure, management and protection of ecosystem biodiversity requires different and innovative approaches. This includes the number of different species and genetic variation within the same species. Biodiversity is the variation among living organisms from different sources including terrestrial, marine and desert ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are a part. In other words, biodiversity is the occurrence of different types of ecosystems. Rich biodiversity also supports ecotourism and provides enjoyment to individuals.
Through the conservation of biodiversity and the survival of many species and habitats which are threatened due to human activities can be ensured. Species biodiversity species diversity is the effective number of different. Human is completely responsible for the disturbance of biodiversity. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank. It is a measure of the variety of organisms present in different ecosystems. All the varieties of food, timber plants, livestock, microbes and agricultural animals should be conserved. But very little efforts have been made so far to study the evolution of the traditional approach towards biodiversity and the methods adopted for the conservation. Natural resources adelaide and mount lofty ranges amlr is delivering and supporting programs to implement four main strategies required to conserve biodiversity. Biodiversity is the biological diversity which includes the variety of the whole species present on earth. The concept of biodiversity continues to evolve and more recently it has been included in the idea of ecosystem services in that it is a form of natural capital and thus underpins the functioning of ecosystems 10, 11. Handbook of biodiversity methods edited by david hill. Rich biodiversity provides different types of medicines to treat and cure illness.
Biodiversity is the part of nature which includes the difference in genes among the individuals of a species, the variety and richness of all the plant and animal species at different scales in space, locally in a region, in the country and the world and various types. The conservation of native biodiversity appears to be the theme of biodiversity conservation. Methods for conservation of biodiversity biodiversity conservation and utilization in a diverse world christmas island biodiversity conservation plan draft lab 6 biodiversity bc biodiversity biodiversity why is it necessary to conserve biodiversity why conserve biodiversity encyclopedia biodiversity pdf inhaca biodiversity. The ecosystem services of biodiversity is maintained through formation and protection of soil, conservation and purification of water, maintaining hydrological cycles, regulation of biochemical cycles. Methods for conservation of biodiversity biodiversity conservation and utilization in a diverse world christmas island biodiversity conservation plan draft lab 6 biodiversity bc biodiversity biodiversity why is it necessary to conserve biodiversity why conserve biodiversity encyclopedia biodiversity pdf inhaca biodiversity evolution and. There are different approaches involving different groups of people. In situconservation of great apes did you know that all great apes are endangered. Home food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Iii the role of forests in the preservation of biodiversity loo judy a. In this regard, based on the site condition different biodiversity conservation. Types of biodiversity species biodiversity genetic biodiversity ecosystem biodiversity 5.
Biodiversity may be defined as the variety and variability of living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they exist. Conservation of biodiversity an overview sciencedirect. Biodiversity defination, types, importance, hotspots, threats and conservation the term biodiversity was coined as a contraction of biological diversity by e. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity conservation different methods and strategies byjus. Whittaker described three common metrics used to measure specieslevel biodiversity. Biodiversity enriches the lives of peoples who are living in the industrialized world. Out of the above species, 4781 are residing in india although surface area of.
The different plants and animals in an environment work together to maintain balance in the ecosystem 1. Biodiversity conservation plans for a rainforest will be different from plans for a grassland or a swamp. The loss of biodiversity is dangerous and its consequences are immediate. By law giving protection to animals and plant species or special areas of land or water. Conservation is the protection, preservation, management, or restoration of wildlife and natural resources such as forests and water. Cambridge core ecology and conservation handbook of biodiversity methods edited by david hill skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to. It defines the diversity observed among the ecosystems in a particular region. These interactions create functioning systems that provide food, medicine, and new technologies for us. Biodiversity conservation needs and method to conserve. Conservation of biodiversity in natural heritage sites including sacred groves, protected areas and other biodiversity hotspots is crucial for maintaining the resilience of ecosystems. Biodiversity conservation different methods and strategies.
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