Journal articles: 'Biological diversity conservation'

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Rios, Eustacio, and Elsa Zardini. "Conservation of Biological Diversity in Paraguay." Conservation Biology 3, no. 2 (June 1989): 118–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.1989.tb00062.x.

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Rabbimova, Farida. "THE ROLE OF THE GENE POOL IN THE CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY." CURRENT RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HISTORY 02, no. 06 (June 16, 2021): 27–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.37547/history-crjh-02-06-06.

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This article examines the importance of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the conservation of biodiversity. Uzbekistan is a relatively agrarian country and largely depends on the state of natural biological resources.

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DI MININ, ENRICO, DOUGLAS CRAIG MACMILLAN, PETER STYAN GOODMAN, BOYD ESCOTT, ROB SLOTOW, and ATTE MOILANEN. "Conservation Businesses and Conservation Planning in a Biological Diversity Hotspot." Conservation Biology 27, no. 4 (April 8, 2013): 808–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cobi.12048.

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Vane-Wright, R. I. "Systematics and the Conservation of Biological Diversity." Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 83, no. 1 (1996): 47. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2399967.

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Pipkin, James. "Biological diversity conservation: A public policy perspective." Environmental Management 20, no. 6 (November 1996): 793–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf01205958.

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BAWA, KAMALJIT S., NITIN D. RAI, and NAVJOT S. SODHI. "Rights, Governance, and Conservation of Biological Diversity." Conservation Biology 25, no. 3 (February 10, 2011): 639–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2010.01640.x.

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Elder, P. S. "Biological Diversity and Alberta Law." Alberta Law Review 34, no. 2 (February 1, 1996): 293. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/alr1084.

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Biological diversity refers to the rich variety of all life forms presently on Earth. It is important to preserve and maximize biological diversity, because of its intrinsic value and its value to human survival and wellbeing. In order to do so, the author argues, a broad ecosystem management approach to species conservation is necessary. Numerous Alberta statutes are examined comprehensively to determine their effects and potential effects on biological diversity. The ecosystem management approach to species conservation is not prominent in Alberta law. Outside of National Park land, very little of Alberta's area offers protection for biological diversity. While the administration of some Acts (such as the EPEA and the Natural Resources Conservation Act) shows promise, a lack of specific duties permits decisions adverse to biological diversity. Changes to Alberta's planning legislation may be beneficial, through the regulation of development on private land. Because of the prime importance given to economic development in various Alberta statutes, the possibility exists for significant adverse impacts to biological diversity. The author recommends a number of legal reforms. These include the addition of explicit purpose sections in relevant legislation, the imposition of a positive duty on decision-makers to consider sustainability and biological diversity, and the creation of incentive programs to encourage private property owners to set aside habitat areas.

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Bowman (Hrsg.), Michael, and Catherine Redgwell (Hrsg.). "International Law and the Conservation of Biological Diversity." Verfassung in Recht und Übersee 30, no. 1 (1997): 97–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.5771/0506-7286-1997-1-97.

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Rice, Robert A., and Russell Greenberg. "Cacao Cultivation and the Conservation of Biological Diversity." AMBIO: A Journal of the Human Environment 29, no. 3 (May 2000): 167–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1579/0044-7447-29.3.167.

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Morgera, Elisa, and Elsa Tsioumani. "1. Nature Conservation: Natural Lands and Biological Diversity." Yearbook of International Environmental Law 22, no. 1 (January 1, 2011): 263–332. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/yiel/yvs086.

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Morgera, Elisa, and Elsa Tsioumani. "1. Nature Conservation: Natural Lands and Biological Diversity." Yearbook of International Environmental Law 23, no. 1 (January 1, 2012): 295–304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/yiel/yvt020.

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Morgera, Elisa. "1. Nature Conservation: Natural Lands and Biological Diversity." Yearbook of International Environmental Law 24, no. 1 (January 1, 2013): 309–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/yiel/yvu002.

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Morgera, Elisa, and Elsa Tsioumani. "1. Nature Conservation: Natural Lands and Biological Diversity." Yearbook of International Environmental Law 25, no. 1 (2014): 263–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/yiel/yvv015.

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Caddell, Richard. "1. Nature Conservation: Natural Lands and Biological Diversity." Yearbook of International Environmental Law 26 (2015): 255–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/yiel/yvw019.

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Manchikanti, Padmavati. "1. Nature Conservation: Natural Lands and Biological Diversity." Yearbook of International Environmental Law 27 (January 1, 2016): 219–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/yiel/yvx029.

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Manchikanti, Padmavati. "1. Nature Conservation: Natural Lands and Biological Diversity." Yearbook of International Environmental Law 28 (January 1, 2017): 191–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/yiel/yvy051.

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Schubert, Andreas. "Conservation of biological diversity in the Dominican Republic." Oryx 27, no. 2 (April 1993): 115–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605300020652.

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The Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola has the highest degree of biological diversity in the Caribbean. The country's wildlife service (Departamento de Vida Silvestre) carried out investigations at ecosystem and – for the vertebrate fauna – at species level in order to identify gaps in the representation of ecosystems within the nation's protected area system. As a result of this exercise 15 new areas have been proposed for protected status. The information presented here is a summary of the report La Diversidad Biológica de la República Dominicana, published by SEA/Departamento de Vida Silvestre in December 1990.

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SZENTANDRASI, SUSANNE, STEPHEN POLASKY, ROBERT BERRENS, and JEROME LEONARD. "Conserving Biological Diversity and the Conservation Reserve Program." Growth and Change 26, no. 3 (July 1995): 383–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2257.1995.tb00177.x.

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Freitas, J. R., and W. Mantovani. "An overview of the applicability of functional diversity in Biological Conservation." Brazilian Journal of Biology 78, no. 3 (October 23, 2017): 517–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1519-6984.09416.

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Abstract Functional diversity is increasingly pointed as a useful approach to reach Biological Conservation goals. Here, we provide an overview of the functional diversity approach status in the Biological Conservation field. We sought for peer-reviewed papers published over a period of twenty years (from 1994 to 2014). First we used the general topic “functional diversity” and then refined our search using the key-word “conservation”. We have identified the conservation strategies addressed, the organism studied, and the continent of study site in each paper. Thirteen classes of conservation strategies were identified. Plants were the most commonly studied organism group and most study-sites were located in Europe. The functional diversity approach was introduced in the Biological Conservation field in the early 2000’s and its inclusion in conservation strategies is broadly advised. However, the number of papers that operationalise such inclusion by developing models and systems is still low. Functional diversity responds differently and eventually better than other measures to changes in land use and management, which suggests that this approach can potentially better predict the impacts. More studies are needed to corroborate this hypothesis. We pointed out knowledge gaps regarding identification of the responses for functional diversity about urban impacts and in research on the level of management intensity of land needed to maintain functional diversity. We recommend the use of functional diversity measures to find ecological indicators. Future studies should focus on the development of functional diversity measures of other taxa beyond plants as well as test hypothesis in tropical ecosystems.

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Miatta, Marta, Amanda E. Bates, and Paul V. R. Snelgrove. "Incorporating Biological Traits into Conservation Strategies." Annual Review of Marine Science 13, no. 1 (January 3, 2021): 421–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev-marine-032320-094121.

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Implementation of marine conservation strategies, such as increasing the numbers, extent, and effectiveness of protected areas (PAs), can help achieve conservation and restoration of ocean health and associated goods and services. Despite increasing recognition of the importance of including aspects of ecological functioning in PA design, the physical characteristics of habitats and simple measures of species diversity inform most PA designations. Marine and terrestrial ecologists have recently been using biological traits to assess community dynamics, functioning, and vulnerability to anthropogenic impacts. Here, we explore potential trait-based marine applications to advance PA design. We recommend strategies to integrate biological traits into ( a) conservation objectives (e.g., by assessing and predicting impacts and vulnerability), ( b) PA spatial planning (e.g., mapping ecosystem functions and functional diversity hot spots), and ( c) time series monitoring protocols (e.g., using functional traits to detect recoveries). We conclude by emphasizing the need for pragmatic tools to improve the efficacy of spatial planning and monitoring efforts.

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Umirbek, Ismoilov. "INTERNATIONAL LEGAL REGULATION OF SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY." International Journal of Law And Criminology 4, no. 3 (March 1, 2024): 50–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.37547/ijlc/volume04issue03-08.

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The sustainable use of biological diversity is essential for maintaining the health of ecosystems and supporting human well-being. International legal frameworks play a crucial role in guiding and regulating activities related to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. This article explores the key legal instruments and principles that govern the sustainable use of biological diversity, with a focus on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its associated protocols. It also highlights practical examples of how these frameworks are implemented at national and regional levels, including initiatives in Central Asian countries. The challenges and futuredirections in the international legal regulation of biodiversity are discussed, emphasizing the need for enhanced implementation, cooperation, and adaptation to emerging environmental issues. The article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal and practical aspects of sustainable use of biological diversity, contributing to a better understanding of its importance in global environmental governance.

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Rodríguez, Lily O., and Kenneth R. Young. "Biological Diversity of Peru: Determining Priority Areas for Conservation." AMBIO: A Journal of the Human Environment 29, no. 6 (September 2000): 329–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1579/0044-7447-29.6.329.

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Volodkin, A. A., and O. A. Volodkina. "THE ROLE OF EDGE ECOTONES FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY." Сурский вестник, no. 4 (2021): 3–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.36461/2619-1202_2021_04_001.

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LIU, PeiGui, ShuChao LI, Bo YAN, Juan CHEN, and JiaMei LI. "Distribution, biological diversity, and conservation of Chinese black truffle." SCIENTIA SINICA Vitae 48, no. 3 (November 3, 2017): 319–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1360/n052017-00043.

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Baisheva, E. Z., B. M. Mirkin, L. G. Naumova, V. B. Martynenko, and P. S. Shirokikh. "Biological diversity of ecosystems: Approaches to research and conservation." Biology Bulletin Reviews 5, no. 2 (March 2015): 138–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s2079086415020036.

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Brum, Fernanda T., Catherine H. Graham, Gabriel C. Costa, S. Blair Hedges, Caterina Penone, Volker C. Radeloff, Carlo Rondinini, Rafael Loyola, and Ana D. Davidson. "Global priorities for conservation across multiple dimensions of mammalian diversity." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 114, no. 29 (July 3, 2017): 7641–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1706461114.

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Conservation priorities that are based on species distribution, endemism, and vulnerability may underrepresent biologically unique species as well as their functional roles and evolutionary histories. To ensure that priorities are biologically comprehensive, multiple dimensions of diversity must be considered. Further, understanding how the different dimensions relate to one another spatially is important for conservation prioritization, but the relationship remains poorly understood. Here, we use spatial conservation planning to (i) identify and compare priority regions for global mammal conservation across three key dimensions of biodiversity—taxonomic, phylogenetic, and traits—and (ii) determine the overlap of these regions with the locations of threatened species and existing protected areas. We show that priority areas for mammal conservation exhibit low overlap across the three dimensions, highlighting the need for an integrative approach for biodiversity conservation. Additionally, currently protected areas poorly represent the three dimensions of mammalian biodiversity. We identify areas of high conservation priority among and across the dimensions that should receive special attention for expanding the global protected area network. These high-priority areas, combined with areas of high priority for other taxonomic groups and with social, economic, and political considerations, provide a biological foundation for future conservation planning efforts.

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Wood, Elizabeth. "Global marine biological diversity." Biological Conservation 70, no. 2 (1994): 193. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0006-3207(94)90289-5.

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Ruškytė, Indrė, Gediminas Brazaitis, Michael Manton, and Žydrūnas Preikša. "Woodland key habitat contribution to preserve biological diversity in Lithuania: assessing the difference between 2005 and 2017." Journal of Forest Science 67, No. 9 (September 15, 2021): 436–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/64/2021-jfs.

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In response to the degradation of forest ecosystems, their habitats and the loss of species, many formal conservation policies and voluntary forest conservation tools have been proposed and implemented. The woodland key habitat (WKH) is one such initiative that aims to protect biodiversity. This generally involves two key actions: (i) the creation of policy (conservation action) and (ii) the consequences of the policy or initiative in the field. However, the final step of measuring their success in the field is often missing. The aim of this study is to assess the contribution of the WKH initiative to conserve biodiversity in Lithuania. We compared the changes in spatial distribution, species assemblages and richness within the WKH network between 2005 and 2017. Results showed that the spatial distribution of WKHs decreased in number and by area after 12 years. However, species occurrence, abundance and richness of the WHK network generally increased. In conclusion, we found the WKH initiative has contributed to the conservation of forest habitats and biodiversity in Lithuania. However, the future of the WKH network is uncertain due to the current voluntary system, lack of support and funding.

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Singh, Dilbag, and Sanju Chaudhary. "Biodiversity and Conservation." Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 03, no. 01 (January 1, 2024): 85–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.59231/sari7658.

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Biodiversity, the intricate web of life on Earth, is vital for ecosystem health and human well-being. This paper delves into the profound importance of biodiversity, highlighting its role in maintaining ecosystem services critical to human survival. The exploration covers the complexity of biodiversity, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity. The paper further addresses the threats that human activities pose to biodiversity, such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and overexploitation. To counter these threats, the paper outlines a range of conservation strategies. It discusses the significance of protected areas, sustainable resource management, habitat restoration, and the role of conservation genetics. Additionally, international initiatives like the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the work of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are emphasized as essential for global cooperation. The paper underscores the urgency of collaborative efforts in biodiversity conservation. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation, sustainable practices, and community involvement to ensure the persistence of Earth’s incredible biodiversity for generations to come. The abstract encapsulates the essential elements of the paper, calling for a shared commitment to safeguarding the diversity of life that sustains our planet.

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Harvey, Bryan L., and Brad Fraleigh. "Impacts on Canadian agriculture of the Convention on Biological Diversity." Canadian Journal of Plant Science 75, no. 1 (January 1, 1995): 17–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjps95-005.

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Canada was among the first nations to sign and ratify the Convention on Biological Diversity. With strong support from the federal government, the Canadian delegation played a key role in its negotiation. The Convention has three major elements: (1) the conservation of biodiversity; (2) the sustainable use of biodiversity; and (3) the equitable sharing of benefits derived from the use of biodiversity. Canada has developed a draft strategy to meet our obligations as a signatory nation. This strategy was developed with input from various levels of government and from a wide range of individuals and organizations. The benefits to agriculture are increased resources for the conservation of biodiversity, which is vital to this industry, and continued access to germplasm. The costs are the funds necessary to conserve, an obligation to share knowledge and benefits from genetic resources and greater regulation of germplasm exchange. Key words: Biodiversity, conservation, germplasm, convention, genetic resources

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Swanson, Timothy. "What is the Public Interest in Biodiversity Conservation for Agriculture?" Outlook on Agriculture 26, no. 1 (March 1997): 7–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003072709702600103.

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The diversity of biological resources retained for use within modern agriculture is recognized to be one very important input within that production system. It contributes to the increased productivity, resistance and resilience of modern crops, providing improved returns to the farming industry across the earth. These improved returns provide private incentives for the conservation of biodiversity for agriculture, and there are industries which make it their business to conserve genetic resources for these purposes. There are other values of biological diversity which flow more to society at large rather than to the agricultural industry. These more global values of biological diversity may be described within an economic framework. They are insurance and informational values. The public interest in the conservation of genetic diversity for agriculture should be in support of these more global values.

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Polupan, Yu P., D. M. Basovskiy, N. L. Rieznykova, and Yu M. Reznikova. "PROBLEM OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY CONSERVATION OF FARM ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES." Animal Breeding and Genetics 54 (November 29, 2017): 200–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.31073/abg.54.26.

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The ratification by Ukraine of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1994, the approval of the Interlaken Declaration in 2007, the Global Plan of Action on Farm Animal Genetic Resources and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Benefit-Sharing, signed in 2012, imposes certain obligations to our country, especially concerning farm animal breed conservation. Indigenous breeds have considerable store of variability, high cultural, aesthetic and ecological value and should therefore be unequivocally preserved. The state of this issue in Ukraine and the place of Zubets Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics of NAAS in the solution of the issue are covered in this article. The research was conducted using methodological approaches that are consistent with the Global Action Plan on Animal Genetic Resources, EU Directives, the current legislative framework for livestock in Ukraine, programs and plans of breeding of specific breeds and herds of farm animals. The degree of inbreeding was determined using the method of S. Wright in the modification of D. A. Kislovsky. Conservation of farm animal gene pool is a global issue and affair of certain international organizations, in particular FAO. In Ukraine M.V.Zubets Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics has been actively engaged in the issue of conservation of biodiversity of farm animals during 1996–2017. By the decision of the Bureau of the Presidium of the UAAS on March 11, 2004 (protocol No. 3), the Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics assigned to be the main institution for the organization and implementation of a new scientific and technical program "Preservation of farm animal gene pool". In 2004 there was prepared a "Report on the Status of Genetic Resources of Livestock in Ukraine: Materials for FAO" (authors: M. V. Zubets, V. P. Burkat, D. O. Melnychuk, O. I. Kostenko, Yu. F. Melnyk, I. V. Guzev, R. M. Schmidt, G. G. Omelyanenko, V. I. Drobot, V. A. Pidzhelkova, A.F. Gordin, M. V. Stompel) with the participation of the Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics of the NAAS. To fulfill stated tasks, in 2006 the technology and methodology of breeding resources survey holding, breeding resources’ integrated assessment and identification of their economic and genetic specificity were proposed. According to the developed technology, in 2006–2010, 208 breeding herds of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and poultry were surveyed. In the next year (2007), the Institute held a creative discussion "Problems of farm animal gene pool conservation." In the same year, the Institute workers (I. V. Guzev) took part in the International Scientific Conference "Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources in Poland and Europe" (Krakow, Poland), in 2009 – at the International Congress "On the Traces of Grey Podolic Cattle" (Matera, Italy), 2012 (S. I. Kovtun, N. L. Rieznykova) – in the workshop of the ERFP working group on the conservation ex situ "Legal and institutional arrangements for ex situ conservation at national level" (Zagreb, Croatia), 2016 (N. L. Rieznykova) – in a seminar on the conservation in situ and ex situ (Godöllo, Hungary). M. V. Zubets Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics of NAAS in 2017 formed the request for the participation in the international project of FAO on the conservation and rational use of the Brown Carpathian cattle gene pool. The monitoring of the status of local small-scale and endangered farm animal breeds of different species on their number and number of breeding farms in Ukraine (2011–2017), according to the State Breeding Registry, revealed a tendency to the annual reduction of both the number of subjects of the breeding business in the relevant livestock sector and the general number of animals in breeds. According to the results of the analysis conducted amongst a large number of small-scale farm animal breeds in Ukraine, the most vulnerable populations were chosen on the basis of the number of females and breeding farms. In Ukraine Grey Ukrainian, Ukrainian Whiteheaded, Brown Carpathian, Lebedyn cattle breeds, Hutsul horse breed, Sokil sheep breed, Mirgorodian, Ukrainian Steppe Black-and-White and Ukrainian Steppe White pig breeds are going to disappear. Taking into account the above mentioned, the Program of conservation of local and endangered breeds of farm animals in Ukraine for 2017–2025, based on the initiative and direct participation of Zubets Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, has been developed. It requires the annual budget subsidy at the level of 22.01–42.85 mln. UAH. One of the methods of rational use and conservation of local, small-scale and indigenous farm animal breeds’ gene pool is the establishment of banks for long-term storage of biological material. Inventory of available resources of local cattle sperm was carried out. The bulls' sperm is stored at the Bank of Genetic Resources of Animals at M.V.Zubets Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics of NAAS and nine enterprises of Ukraine. The level of inbreeding among local and endangered breeds was studied. It was established that the highest level of inbreeding is observed among the bulls of the Brown Carpathian breed. Amonst promising further scientific research directions are the next: expeditionary research on the availability of pure-blood animals in gene pool herds, identification of biological characteristics of indigenous animals’ products, estimation of cultural and aesthetic value, resistance level, adaptive ability, and the search for genetic markers of local, small-scale and disappearing breeds.

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Caro, Tim, Monique Borgerhoff Mulder, and Marcelle Moore. "Effects of conservation education on reasons to conserve biological diversity." Biological Conservation 114, no. 1 (November 2003): 143–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0006-3207(02)00423-8.

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Norton, Tony W. "Conservation of biological diversity in temperate and boreal forest ecosystems." Forest Ecology and Management 85, no. 1-3 (September 1996): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0378-1127(96)03745-0.

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Polasky, Stephen, Andrew Solow, and James Broadus. "Searching for uncertain benefits and the conservation of biological diversity." Environmental & Resource Economics 3, no. 2 (April 1993): 171–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf00338783.

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Tscharntke, Teja, Riccardo Bommarco, Yann Clough, Thomas O. Crist, David Kleijn, Tatyana A. Rand, Jason M. Tylianakis, Saskya van Nouhuys, and Stefan Vidal. "Conservation biological control and enemy diversity on a landscape scale." Biological Control 43, no. 3 (December 2007): 294–309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2007.08.006.

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OKUBO, Kumiko. "Conservation of Plant Species and Vegetational Management for Biological Diversity." Journal of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture 64, no. 4 (2000): 322–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.5632/jila.64.322.

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Ducrotoy, Jean-Paul. "Protection, conservation and biological diversity in the North East Atlantic." Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 9, no. 3 (May 1999): 313–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1099-0755(199905/06)9:3<313::aid-aqc347>3.0.co;2-j.

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Sato, Chie. "The Necessity of a Global Legal Framework for Protection of Marine Biodiversity in Areas beyond National Jurisdiction." Max Planck Yearbook of United Nations Law Online 25, no. 1 (December 23, 2022): 584–624. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/18757413_02501016.

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This paper will consider whether the ‘International Legally Binding Instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ agreement) could provide the basis for an integrated framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in the area beyond national jurisdiction, and if in doing so, it could in turn give any impetus to the obligation of States to protect the marine environment stipulated in Article 192 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). To answer this question, Section 2 will briefly explain the gaps in two relevant international treaties for conservation and sustainable use of the marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). Section 3 will clarify the binding character of the BBNJ agreement in comparison to the existing relevant international agreements, such as the 1995 Fish Stocks Agreement and the Part xi Agreement. Section 4 will analyse provisions in area-based management tools and the environment impact assessment stipulated in the BBNJ draft text, to assess their role as an important basis for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity. Based on these analyses of the BBNJ draft text, Section 5 will then turn to consider the necessary elements that stand to play potentially significant roles as legally-binding tools for the conservation and sustainable use of the marine biological diversity of ABNJ. Three such elements are to be identified, the first being the binding effect of the due diligence obligation imposed by the BBNJ agreement, which could serve as a global tool for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity. The second element is the means to ensure effective implementation of the BBNJ agreement, wherein the institutional framework would play a decisive role. The third element is the characteristics of the due diligence obligation referred to in the first point. As a further consideration, Section 6 will also specifically examine the due diligence obligation for the protection of marine biological diversity of ABNJ.

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Willis, K. J., and S. A. Bhagwat. "Questions of importance to the conservation of biological diversity: answers from the past." Climate of the Past 6, no. 6 (November 18, 2010): 759–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/cp-6-759-2010.

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Abstract. Paleoecological records are replete with examples of biotic responses to past climate change and human impact, but how can we use these records in the conservation of current and future biodiversity? A recently published list of (One Hundred Questions of Importance to the Conservation of Global Biological Diversity) (Sutherland et al., 2009) highlights a number of key research questions that need a temporal perspective. Many of these questions are related to the determination of ecological processes in order to assess ecosystem function and services, climate change-integrated conservation strategies, and ecosystem management and restoration. However, it is noticeable that not a single contributor to this list was from the paleo-research community and that extremely few paleo-records are ever used in the development of terrestrial conservation management plans. This lack of dialogue between conservationists and the paleo-community is partially driven by a perception that the data provided by paleoecological records are purely descriptive and not of relevance to the day-to-day management and conservation of biological diversity. This paper illustrates, through a series of case-studies, how long-term ecological records (>50 years) can provide a test of predictions and assumptions of ecological processes that are directly relevant to management strategies necessary to retain biological diversity in a changing climate. This discussion paper includes information on diversity baselines, thresholds, resilience, and restoration of ecological processes.

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Chokheli, Vasiliy A., Pavel A. Dmitriev, Vishnu D. Rajput, Semyon D. Bakulin, Anatoly S. Azarov, Tatiana V. Varduni, Victoria V. Stepanenko, et al. "Recent Development in Micropropagation Techniques for Rare Plant Species." Plants 9, no. 12 (December 8, 2020): 1733. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants9121733.

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The current investigation aimed to present an overview of the conservation of biological diversity of rare and endangered plant species. Methods of biodiversity conservation as well as several overview recommendations for the preservation of various rare species have been considered. An overview of the taxa included in the red book has been presented on the example of the Russian Federation. Global and local codes and classifiers of plant rarity were also presented. Future prospects for the conservation of biological diversity and the creation and development of bioresource collections have been considered.

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Melita, Asantael Williams. "Tourism and the Target of the Convention on Biological Diversity: Community Acceptance for Involvement —A Case Study of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania." World Journal of Social Science Research 2, no. 1 (December 12, 2014): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/wjssr.v2n1p1.

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There is a growing demand of Biological diversities uses in the world as a global asset of tremendous value to the present and future generations. This demand has raised threats to species and ecosystems existences. The Convention for the Biodiversity forum for Aichi Biodiversity identified about 5 strategies and 20 targets for the conservation of the biodiversity of the protected areas. The Community Based Diversity is the main goals that promoted by the Aichi targets as to protect biodiversity; to use biodiversity without destroying it; and, to share any benefits from genetic diversity equally. Tourism in Tanzania is basically based on biological diversity for about 69% in protected areas in Mainland and 31% at beaches in Zanzibar. All those biological diversities needs clear programs for the conservation and protection of flora, fauna and the environment to facilitate jobs and wealth creation for the indigenous population who often pay a cost in lost land usage for conservation and tourism. The Ngorongoro Conservation area with its uniqueness has about 87,851 people living within and a growing tourism population of about 647,733 visitors by the year 2013, and highly diversity of wildlife respectively. Community in the Ngorongoro counts tourism as an alternative activity that supports their livelihood. For the purposes of this study a survey of 100 local Maasai and oral interviews of 60 employees of the NCA’s and Pastoral Council (PC), examines whether tourism revenue sharing to the Maasai communities within the area has a positive support impact on conservation of biological diversity of the area as stipulated in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). I found that members of the Maasai community within the area of Ngorongoro are benefiting from Tourism and support the conservation strategies of the Authority positively. Nevertheless the benefits to communities within the protected areas like the Ngorongoro should properly structured as may reduce the natural resources existence basing on the nature and its driving forces that accelerate the population increases within and around the protected areas.

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Manna, Saikat, and Anirban Roy. "Indian sacred groves: Floristic diversity, Ecology and conservation." International Journal of Chemical and Environmental Sciences 3, no. 1 (October 1, 2021): 32–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.15864/268963821834540209.

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Practice of conservation of biological diversity in India had been carried out since dates back and sacred groves, the socially protected forest patches, are such classic evidence. Since pre-Vedic period, India has its legacy of harbouring numerous sacred groves almost in every part ofthe country especially in the Western Ghats , and North-East Himalayan region. These small fragmented forest patches are well known especially for sustaining rich biological heritage, entailing ecological history of the region and being a local biodiversity hotspot through in-situ conservation of both floral and faunal components especially the rare and endemic ones. Sacred groves also represent ideal community organization for functioning of many ecological processes providing valuable ecosystem services like soil and water conservation, nutrient cycling and many more. Tn India, various systems of traditional conservation practices have been reported as the country is known for its socio-cultural diversity. In the past few decades, the existence of sacred groves is being challenged through serious lhrcals like cncroachment, loss of belief in taboos and many modern developmental practices. It is the need of hour to protect these ecological heritage by adopting integrated sustainable management practices through communlity involvement and convergence of various schemes of different sectors.

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Paz-Vinas, Ivan, Géraldine Loot, Virgilio Hermoso, Charlotte Veyssière, Nicolas Poulet, Gaël Grenouillet, and Simon Blanchet. "Systematic conservation planning for intraspecific genetic diversity." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 285, no. 1877 (April 25, 2018): 20172746. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2017.2746.

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Intraspecific diversity informs the demographic and evolutionary histories of populations, and should be a main conservation target. Although approaches exist for identifying relevant biological conservation units, attempts to identify priority conservation areas for intraspecific diversity are scarce, especially within a multi-specific framework. We used neutral molecular data on six European freshwater fish species (Squalius cephalus,Phoxinus phoxinus, Barbatula barbatula,Gobio occitaniae,Leuciscus burdigalensisandParachondrostoma toxostoma) sampled at the riverscape scale (i.e. the Garonne-Dordogne river basin, France) to determine hot- and coldspots of genetic diversity, and to identify priority conservation areas using a systematic conservation planning approach. We demonstrate that systematic conservation planning is efficient for identifying priority areas representing a predefined part of the total genetic diversity of a whole landscape. With the exception of private allelic richness (PA), classical genetic diversity indices (allelic richness, genetic uniqueness) were poor predictors for identifying priority areas. Moreover, we identified weak surrogacies among conservation solutions found for each species, implying that conservation solutions are highly species-specific. Nonetheless, we showed that priority areas identified using intraspecific genetic data from multiple species provide more effective conservation solutions than areas identified for single species or on the basis of traditional taxonomic criteria.

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Latawiec, Michał. "Saturation of biological diversity and human activity." Studia Ecologiae et Bioethicae 12, no. 3 (September 30, 2014): 65–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.21697/seb.2014.12.3.04.

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Human beings constantly interfere with nature by means of their activity. Their role in shaping the current natural world is indisputable. The problem of saturation and unsaturation in nature conservation relates to the degree of genetic diversity, flora and fauna species and ecosystems, which are managed by humans. This paper makes an attempt at answering the question as to whether one can speak of saturation in terms of biological diversity. For this purpose, the issues related to attempts at de#ning biological diversity are described. As a result, the human impact on the surrounding natural environment is discussed. To illustrate the above issues, two cases of human interference in the natural environment, characterized by rich and poor biodiversity, are discussed.

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Сураев, П. Н., И. А. Мишкина, А. Е. Осипенко, И. А. Панин, С. В. Залесов, and Е. П. Платонов. "CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY DURING TIMBER HARVESTING." Леса России и хозяйство в них, no. 4(87) (December 8, 2023): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.51318/fret.2023.87.4.003.

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Проанализирована классификация применяемых на территории Российской Федерации видов (способов) рубок спелых и перестойных насаждений. Отмечается, что наибольшее влияние на условия обитания оказывают сплошнолесосечные рубки большой площади. Вызванные их проведением изменения экологических условий могут привести к сокращению биологического разнообразия и исчезновению редких и исчезающих видов. Минимизировать отрицательные последствия сплошнолесосечных рубок можно путем снижения максимально допустимой вырубаемой площади и сохранения, помимо обсеменителей, объектов биологического разнообразия, т. е. ключевых биотопов и ключевых элементов древостоя. Выборочные рубки в отличие от сплошнолесосечных формируют разновозрастные насаждения с мозаичной структурой. Последнее увеличивает количество стаций для обитания, а следовательно, и многообразие видов в лесных фитоценозах. Таким образом, выборочные рубки, проводимые в соответствии с требованиями действующих нормативных документов, позволяют не только сохранить, но и расширить биологическое разнообразие. Результаты исследования вошли в нормативно-технические документы по сохранению биологического разнообразия при заготовке древесины в Свердловской области и Пермском крае. The article touches upon the analysis of classiﬁ cation used on the territory of the Russian Federation types of cutting for mature and overmature plantations. It is noted that the clear cutting of a large area has the greatest impact on habitat conditions. The changes of environmental conditions caused by them can lead to disappearance of the most sensitive species. That is they create a real danger of a bidogical diversity reduction and of rare and endangered species disappearance. It is possible to minimize the negative consequences of clear cutting by reducing the maximum allowable cut area and preserving in addition seeding objects of biological diversity that is key biotopes and key elements of the forest stands. Selective cuttings, unlike clear cutting, form plantations of different ages with a mosaic structure. The latter increases the number of stations for habitation and consequently the diversity of species in forest phytocenoses. They selective cuttings carried out in accordance with the requirements of the current regulatory document allow not only to preserve, but also to expand biological diversity. The results of the study were included in the regulatory-technical documents on the conservation of biological diversity during timber harvesting in the Sverdlovsk Region and the Perm Territory.

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Willis, K. J., and S. A. Bhagwat. "Questions of importance to the conservation of global biological diversity: answers from the past." Climate of the Past Discussions 6, no. 3 (June 10, 2010): 1139–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/cpd-6-1139-2010.

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Abstract. Paleoecological records are replete with examples of biotic responses to past climate change and human impact but how can we use these records in the conservation of current and future biodiversity? A recently published list of One Hundred Questions of Importance to the Conservation of Global Biological Diversity (Sutherland et al., 2009) highlights a number of key research questions that need a temporal perspective. Many of these questions are related to the determination of ecological processes in order to assess ecosystem function and services, climate change-integrated conservation strategies, and ecosystem management and restoration. However, it is noticeable that not a single contributor to this list was from the paleo-research community and that extremely few paleo-records are ever used in the development of terrestrial conservation management plans. This lack of dialogue between conservationists and the paleo-community is partially driven by a perception that the data provided by paleoecological records are purely descriptive and not of relevance to the day-to-day management and conservation of biological diversity. This paper illustrates, through a series of case-studies, how long-term ecological records (>50 years) can provide a test of predictions and assumptions of ecological processes that are directly relevant to management strategies necessary in order to retain biological diversity in a changing climate. This includes information on diversity baselines, thresholds, resilience, and restoration of ecological processes.

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Tribot, Anne-Sophie, Julie Deter, and Nicolas Mouquet. "Integrating the aesthetic value of landscapes and biological diversity." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 285, no. 1886 (September 5, 2018): 20180971. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2018.0971.

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As a cultural ecosystem service, the aesthetic value of landscapes contributes to human well-being, but studies linking biodiversity and ecosystem services generally do not account for this particular service. Therefore, congruence between the aesthetic perception of landscapes, ecological value and biodiversity remains poorly understood. Here, we describe the conceptual background, current methodologies and future challenges of assessing landscape aesthetics and its relationship with biodiversity. We highlight the methodological gaps between the assessment of landscape aesthetics, ecological diversity and functioning. We discuss the challenges associated with connecting landscape aesthetics with ecological value, and the scaling issues in the assessment of human aesthetics perception. To better integrate aesthetic value and ecological components of biodiversity, we propose to combine the study of aesthetics and the understanding of ecological function at both the species and landscape levels. Given the urgent need to engage society in conservation efforts, this approach, based on the combination of the aesthetic experience and the recognition of ecological functioning by the general public, will help change our culture of nature and promote ecologically oriented conservation policies.

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Zehra, Andleeb, Mukesh Meena, Dhanaji M. Jadhav, Prashant Swapnil, and Harish. "Regulatory Mechanisms for the Conservation of Endangered Plant Species, Chlorophytum tuberosum—Potential Medicinal Plant Species." Sustainability 15, no. 8 (April 9, 2023): 6406. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15086406.

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The present review paper is an attempt to examine and provide an overview of the various conservation strategies and regulatory framework to protect endangered plants, including Chlorophytum tuberosum, popularly known as Safed Musli in the local language. C. tuberosum belongs to the family Liliaceae and is being used in the indigenous systems of medicine as a galactagogue, aphrodisiac, antitumor, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, anti-ageing, antimicrobial, etc. This plant has great medicinal and commercial value and is part of the Biological Diversity Act, but due to a lack of effective conservation, it is on the verge of extinction because of natural and manmade reasons, such as loss of habitat, climate change, pollution, excessive harvesting, etc. The most valuable medicinal plants have great importance; hence, many conservation techniques are being employed to protect them. In furtherance to the conservation of such plant species, strategic efforts, in the form of laws and policies, are laid; however, existing legislative mechanisms and policy parameters are not sufficient to overcome the challenges of conservation of such plant species, including Safed Musli, hence, this plant has been considered as a critically endangered plant in India. It is pertinent to note that we do not have specific legislation enacted for the protection of plant species; however, efforts are being made to conserve it under various laws, such as the Forest Conservation Act, Biological Diversity Act 2002, and many other allied legislations. This basic legislation of the Biological Diversity Act also lacks focal attention on the conservation of endangered plant species. Moreover, decentralization of power and actual community participation in conservation practices are also missing. A cumulative effect of both scientific measures and legal mechanisms supported by community participation may produce better results in the conservation of plant species, including Safed Musli. The protection of rich sources and biological diversity is not being taken as seriously as it ought to be, hence, it is necessary to improve awareness and public participation in conservation techniques with effective legislation for the conservation of highly endangered plant species.

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Kenneally, Kevin F. "Kimberley tropical monsoon rainforests of western Australia: perspectives on biological diversity." Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas 12, no. 1 (July 20, 2018): 149–228. http://dx.doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v12.i1.927.

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There are more than 1,500 patches of monsoon rainforest, totaling 7,000 hectares, scattered across 170,000 square km of the tropical Kimberley region of Western Australia. They are small, isolated and embedded within a mosaic of mostly flammable eucalypt savanna woodlands. The status and condition of Kimberley monsoon rainforest biodiversity are assessed based on geographically comprehensive survey data from a total of 100 sites and opportunistic collecting in many others. Monsoon rainforests are rich in species not found in the region’s other vegetation communities. Most rainforests and their associated faunal assemblages are not currently reserved and many of the survey sites were found to be severely disturbed by fire and introduced feral cattle. The disturbance impact of fires, introduced animals and weeds is shown to apply generally across the three major forms of land tenure operating in the Kimberley; namely, Aboriginal land (including Indigenous Protected Areas), Crown land (including pastoral leasehold), and national parks and reserves. The implications of these disturbance factors on the conservation and management practices of monsoon rainforest patches in the region are considered. It is concluded that conservation of patches requires active fire and feral animal management. Equally, however, the long-term genetic viability of these small scattered patches and populations requires effective conservation at the landscape scale. Mounting evidence of the Kimberley as a historical and significant center of refugia warrants action from scientists, governments, conservation agencies, Indigenous landholders as well as local communities to protect and conserve its unique biota and the processes responsible for generating and sustaining it.

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