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every species has an intrinsic value, even

if it may not be of current or any economic value to us. So, we

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have a moral duty to provide their share of this planet earth,

conserve their habitat and pass on our biological legacy in a

much better state to future generations.

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Fragmentation of habitat leads to its degradation, and also it creates

problem for big cats (tiger, lion etc.) requiring large territories, migratory
birds etc.

'The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for
everyone's greed.'

Not sustainable, inevitable decline in biodiversity.

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When a species becomes extinct. its obligatory partner

also undergo extinction.

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Deliberately for ornamental purposes or accidentally.

Many are harmless.

Some turn invasive and compete with the local species for
similar limited resources, leading to decline or extinction of

indigeno~s speoies. Ex:

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Carrot grass (Parthenium), Lantana and Water Hyacinth

(Eicchornia) are invasive weed species enormous
environmental damage + also pose threat to our native
species
African catfish (Clarias): introduced for aquaculture threat
to the indigenous catfishes

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Why Conservation?
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Conservation

Scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity

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Aim: protecting species and their habitats from excessive rates of

extinction.

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other ecosystem services

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include products obtained from ecosystems

food and spices

raw materials (lumber. fuel wood. fodder, and fertiliser)

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energy (hydropower. biomass fuels)

ornamental resources (handicraft. jewellery, pets, worship, decoration etc.)

[gk~JMijUn!lj)~@1lW~~: Benefits obtained from the regulation of

ecosystem processes

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carbon sequestration

helping in climate regulation

waste decomposition

and detoxification

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'Nonrnaterial benefits people obtain from

ecosystems through spiritual enrichment. cognitive development.
reflection. recreation. and aesthetic experiences

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cultural (including use of nature as motif in books. film. painting.

folklore. national symbols, architect, advertising. etc.)

spiritual and historical (including use of nature for religious or heritage

value or natural)

recreational experiences (ecotourism. outdoor sportS, and recreation)