4.7.3.6 maintaining biodiversity

• what are scientists and concerned citizens putting in place?

  programmes to reduce the negative effects of humans on ecosystems and biodiversity
• what are examples of the programmes scientists are putting in place?

  • breeding programmes for endangered species
  • protection and regeneration of rare habitats
  • reintroduction of field margins and hedgerows in agricultural areas where farmers grow only one type of crop
  • reduction of deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions by some governments
  • recycling resources rather than dumping waste in landfill