Chapter 15
Forests, Wildlife and Biodiverisity
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the reader will be able to:
- Discuss degradation/fragmentation of habitats
- Define biodiversity
- Explain latitudinal gradients in species diversity
- Explain the Gaia theory
- Discuss the effect of climate change on plant biodiversity
- Define conservation biology
Key Terms
- Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future (ACSF)
- Biota
- Biodiversity
- Deforestation
- Conservation Biology
- Conservation Triage
- Diversity of All Living Things (biota)
- Ecosystem
- Extinction
- Gaia Theory
- Genetic Biodiversity
- Habitat Destruction
- International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
- Invasive Species
- Species Diversity
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