Conservation
Introduced| English | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conservation/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/ | The protection and management of species, habitats and natural resources to maintain biodiversity and ecological functioning. |
| sustainable/səˈsteɪnəbl/ | Able to continue over time without exhausting the resources or undermining the conditions on which it depends. |
| captive breeding/ˈkæptɪv ˈbriːdɪŋ/ | Breeding endangered species in zoos to build up numbers for release. |
| seed banks/siːd bæŋks/ | A stored collection of seeds for conservation or a reserve of viable seeds naturally present in soil. |
| quotas/ˈkwəʊtəz/ | A fixed limit on the quantity of a good that may be produced, sold or imported. |
Protecting what's left
- The damage humans cause can be reduced — and species can be protected.
- This is the goal of conservation 保护.
Conservation action lab
Follow how conservation protects a threatened population.
Conservation is:
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Conservation protects and sustains.
Using resources so they don't run out is called ______ use.
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Sustainability meets present needs without harming the future.
What conservation is
- Conservation is protecting species and habitats, and using resources sustainably.
- A sustainable 可持续 resource is used in a way that doesn't run out or destroy the environment.
Plastic pollution is a major human impact on ecosystems
Which are conservation methods? (Select all that apply.)
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Deforestation harms; the others conserve.
Conservation methods
- Protected areas (national parks, reserves) keep habitats safe.
- Captive breeding 圈养繁殖 in zoos, seed banks 种子库, and laws against hunting protect species.
A sustainable resource is one that:
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Sustainable use balances present and future needs.
A fishing quota helps keep a fishery sustainable.
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Limiting the catch lets fish stocks replace themselves.
Sustainable resources
- Replanting forests, fishing quotas 配额, and recycling keep resources available.
- The aim is to meet today's needs without harming the future.
Worked example. A fishing quota limits how many fish can be caught, so enough remain to breed and replace the catch. The fishery stays productive year after year — a sustainable resource.
You've got it
- conservation protects species and habitats and uses resources sustainably
- methods: protected areas, captive breeding, seed banks, laws, recycling
- a sustainable resource (e.g. quota-managed fishing) doesn't run out