1. By: Mr. B. del Rosario 1st Quarter BIOLOGY Paref-Southridge School
BIODIVERSITY
BIODIVERSITY
By: Mr. B. del Rosario
1st Quarter BIOLOGY
Paref-Southridge School

2. BIODIVERSITY refers to the variety of species in a specific area
increases as one moves toward the equator (WHY?)

3. Why is biodiversity important?

4. According to ecologists…
…without it, we will not survive.

5. BIODIVERSITY
supports many basic natural services for humans, such as fresh water, fertile soil and clean air
helps pollinate our flowers and crops, clean up our waste and put food on the table

6. Loss of Biodiversity

7. Threats to Biodiversity
Habitat loss
Habitat fragmentation
Edge effect
Habitat degradation
Water pollution
Land pollution
Exotic species

8. Habitat Loss

9. Habitat Fragmentation

10. Edge Effect

11. Habitat Degradation

12. Water Pollution

13. Land Pollution

14. Exotic Species

15. Exotic Species

16. Conservation of Biodiversity
Conservation Biology – study and implementation of methods to protect biodiversity
Legal Protections of species
Preserving habitats
Habitat corridors

17. Conservation of Biodiversity
Working with people (park rangers and the like)
Reintroduction and species preservation programs
Captivity
Protecting plant species