Objectives

1. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Objectives • Statethe goals of conservation and restoration biology. • Describeexamples of efforts to protect species and their habitats. • Summarizeinternational strategies for protecting entire ecosystems. • Discussthe roles of governments and laws in addressing environmental problems. • Listseveral things that individuals can do to help solve environmental problems.

2. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Conservation and Restoration Biology • Conservation biologists are concerned with identifying and maintaining ecosystems, while restoration biologists are usually involved with repairing badly damaged ecosystems.

3. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Conservation and Restoration Biology, continued • Species and Habitats • A bioindicatoris a species that is especially sensitive to ecological change.

4. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Conservation and Restoration Biology, continued • Case Study: Saving the Whooping Crane • Populations of many migratory birds, such as the whooping crane, are in decline because of human activities. • However, some populations are recovering as a result of legal protection, breeding programs, habitat restoration, and international partnerships.

5. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Protecting Ecosystems • Biodiversity Hotspots • International and cooperative efforts to preserve habitat and prevent extinctions include identifying biodiversity hotspots, making debt-for-nature swaps, and promoting ecotourism.

6. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Governments and Laws • Environmental problems can be addressed through the efforts of governments and laws.

7. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Private Efforts and Cooperation • Environmental problems can be addressed through the combined efforts of governments, scientists, businesses, and individuals.

8. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Conservation Case Study: The Everglades • The Everglades restoration project is the most ambitious ecosystem-wide restoration project attempted in the United States.

9. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Your Role in the Environment • No one can predict our environment’s future, but it is clear that individuals can make a difference in its fate. • Thus, it is important for you, as an individual, to understand your role in the environment and to take responsibility for that role.

10. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Recycling

11. Section 3 Environmental Solutions Chapter 22 Conservation Click below to watch the Visual Concept. Visual Concept