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Biodiversity

Biodiversity. What is Biodiversity? “Our collective life support system!”. What does biodiversity do for us?. erosion prevention. Clean drinking water,. food. soil nutrient maintenance. soil formation. nutrient cycling. wildlife habitat,. waste management. detoxification.

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Biodiversity

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

  7. Sample Planting Map

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

  11. WORLD EVENT! TROPICAL STORM!!!

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

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