Conservation

• Destruction of habitats is usually due to human activity, resulting in loss of food and space, leading to extinction
• By maintaining early stages of succession, greater variety of habitats are conserved
• Forests can be coppiced to provide timber for fuel whilst still allowing the tree to survive
• Methods of Conservation:

  • National Parks - prevent hunting
  • Marine Parks
  • Zoos - but come with the problem of reducing genetic diversity
  • Seed/Egg Banks