Maintaining biodiversity

• One way we can improve biodiversity is through breeding programmes, which sort of species do these seek to help?

  Endangered species
• An alternative to breeding programmes could be to make the habitat a protected area.
• How do field margins and hedgerows in agriculture help increase biodiversity?

  They provide extra habitats and food sources so that a wider range of species can survive.
• How can government encourage businesses (including farmers) to reduce damage to biodiversity?

  Set laws prohibiting or requiring certain things.

  Pay businesses for carrying out certain practices eg planting hedgerows.

  Setting quotas or limits on harmful practices. (eg deforestation).
• 3 human activities that have a positive impact on biodiversity?

  Creating marine protected areas.

  Setting limits on C02 emissions.

  Recycling waste.