1. What is Biodiversity? “Our collective life support system!”

2. What does biodiversity do for us?
erosion prevention
Clean drinking water,
food
soil nutrient maintenance
soil formation
nutrient cycling
wildlife habitat,
waste management
detoxification
drought protection,
aesthetic beauty
water filtration
genetic resources,
flood prevention,
climate regulation
raw materials
spiritual and cultural practices
human habitat,
medicinal products
oxygen
recreation….
population control
pollination
food security
greenhouse gas regulation

3. 7 Ecological Services Shade Food for Animals Pollination
Soil Protection
Human Uses
Forest Structure
Habitat

4. What your island used to look like…
Mangrove forests protect the coastline from storms
Thickly forested mountains provide water for the whole island
Clean water in lakes and rivers
Towns and villages have a small impact on ecosystems
Only enough agriculture to feed the island’s people

5. Mangroves
Trees that grow in coastal habitats in the tropics and subtropics.
Their complex root systems are adapted to various salt water conditions, providing important habitats and soil protection. They are very important in protecting coastal areas from strong waves and tropical storms.

6. What is happening to your island now?
50 years later…
What is happening to your island now?

7. Sample Planting Map

8. Earn 5 Bucks for every condo you build!
WORLD EVENT!
TOURISM BOOM!
Earn 5 Bucks for every condo you build!

9. Taxes and Growth
TAXES: For every two $5 bills you have, you must give one to the tax collector
GROWTH: For every 4 tree/plant species you have, receive 1 animal species

10. Plant Commodities and earn 15 BUCKS per plantation!
WORLD EVENT!
Plant Commodities and earn 15 BUCKS per plantation!

11. WORLD EVENT!
TROPICAL STORM!!!

12. GAME OVER
STOP. DROP THE CARDS.
How did you do...?