Maintaining Biodiversity

• One way we can improve biodiversity is through breeding programs. 

  Which sort of species do these seek to help?

  Those that face extinction 
• An alternative to breeding programs could be to make the habitat a protected area. This would make the habitat safe so that the species could recover naturally. 
• 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 the government encourage businesses (including farmers) to reduce damage to biodiversity. 

  • Set laws prohibiting or requiring certain things
  • Pay businesses for carrying out certain practices (like planting hedgerows)
  • Setting quotas or limits on harmful practices (such as quotes for deforestation)
• Which three of the following human activities have a positive impact on biodiversity?

  • Creating marine protected areas
  • Setting limits on CO2 emissions 
  • Recycling our waste