Biodiversity & Conservation Legislation

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What is the main focus of nature conservation?

  • Maintenance of environmental quality (correct)
  • Balancing species present in a given area
  • Utilization of natural resources
  • Protection of rare or wild species

Why is there a need for nature conservation legislation?

  • To prevent overexploitation of natural resources (correct)
  • To encourage utilization of natural resources
  • To disrupt the balance among species
  • To make rare or wild species more accessible

What does the Oxford dictionary of ecology define conservation as?

  • Balancing trade among species
  • Maintenance of environmental quality and resources (correct)
  • Preservation of urban areas
  • Protection of human resources

What do some people consider as part of conservation?

<p>Protection of rare or wild species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key controls mentioned for nature conservation?

<p>Key International controls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the session topic for tomorrow's class in the GGES3000 Environmental Law and Management course?

<p>Applied case studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Oxford dictionary of ecology definition of conservation?

<p>The maintenance of environmental quality and resources or a particular balance among the species present in a given area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can students go to join the session using the session ID 104-765-699?

<p>vevox.app</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key international controls mentioned for nature conservation in the text?

<p>Not mentioned in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the resources humans can obtain from nature according to the text?

<p>Not specified in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the session on biodiversity & conservation legislation in GGES3000 Environmental Law and Management course?

<p>The main focus is on understanding nature conservation, the need for nature conservation legislation, key international controls, key European controls, and key UK legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Oxford dictionary of ecology, how is conservation defined?

<p>Conservation is defined as 'The maintenance of environmental quality and resources or a particular balance among the species present in a given area.' It is subjective and shaped by our values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the resources that humans can obtain from nature, as discussed in the text?

<p>The resources humans can obtain from nature include environmental quality, resources, and a particular balance among the species present in a given area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of nature conservation legislation?

<p>Nature conservation legislation is significant in ensuring the protection of rare or wild species, as well as the sustainable utilization of resources from nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What topics are covered in the session on biodiversity & conservation legislation in GGES3000 Environmental Law and Management course?

<p>The session covers nature conservation, the need for nature conservation legislation, key international controls, key European controls, key UK legislation, and applied case studies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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