Conservation Planning Flashcards
1
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Define Ecogeographic survey
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Ecological, geographical, taxonomic and genetic information, can be used to predict and form conservation priorities
2
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Define Gap analysis
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Investigates where a species is found but there is currently no conservation programme
Helps identify priorities
3
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Steps of Genetic gap analysis
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- Find target taxon and area
- Assessment of natural in situ diversity
- Assessment of current conservation strategies
- Setting priorities for conservation action
4
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How to assess natural in situ diversity?
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Taxonomic diversity assessment
Genetic diversity assessment
Ecogeographic diversity assessment
Threat assessment
5
Q
In situ conservation strategies
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Protected areas
Genetic reserve of crop wild relatives
On-farm landraces
6
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Ex situ conservation strategies
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Seed bank of germplasm
