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Biodiversity Conservation


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Definition
Biodiversity (= "Biological Diversity") is the total variety of all species in any given area.  It is a very valuable  means of measuring the health of that natural area.

Biodiversity Conservation is the practice of protecting and preserving the abundance and variety (biodiversity) of all species, regardless of classification,  of ecosystems, and of genetic diversity, on the planet.

"The one process now going on that will take millions of years to correct is the loss of genetic and species diversity by the destruction of natural habitats. This is the folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us"

E. O. Wilson

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Conservation Biology
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Keywords

biological diversity, conservation, biota, flora, fauna, plants, animals, fungi, prokaryotes, genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity, species abundance, extinction, endangered species, threatened species, vulnerable species, sensitive species, rare species, marine ecosystem, terrestrial ecosystem, inland water ecosystems, aesthetic value, environmental ethics, genetic resources
Featured Organization

Tn_tiger Biodiversity and Nature Conservation in Myanmar BANCA BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources.

Links

Biodiversity Conservation Alliance
Biodiversity Conservation Centre BCC
Cameroon Biodiversity Conservation Society CBCS
Biodiversity Conservation Initiative of Uganda BCIU


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pmpti008(Thailand)

I like to discuss on matter like biodiversity and conservation, especially about medicinal plants. The conservation of medicinal plants will relate with tradition knowledge, usage and sustainable.

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 pleaqse visit our site in wiser earth and search__SCHOOL  OF FINE ART

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i  like to discuss on matter like environment conservation. our organisation is working with this field since long

this is a big issue  the world is facing today. without sharing responsibility for eco management  no

one will be spare of its impact.

rajendra sikandar

school of fine art

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orissa

india

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We launched the Wildlands Rescue Fund to purchase semi-abandoned ranches for sale in a Biosphere in central Mexico, Sierra Gorda, and the biodiversity represented includes large mammals, endemic and endangered species.  Contact me if you have suggestions for driving the campaign or specific donors, we are desperate to protect this vital corridor this year.  Feliz año nuevo!  ¡Viva Sierra Gorda!

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Nice change David
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Hey, all:

After six months with no response or opposition, I made the change I suggested.

David
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Suggested Change in Definition

Hey, all:

Is anyone else a little uncomfortable or unsatisfied with the definition including the phrase "...all species of plants and animals..."? Would it not be better if instead it read perhaps "...all species regardless of classification..."? This is more inclusive, as it covers all lifeforms, and not limited to plants and animals. It just seems appropriate.

David
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