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Boreal Forest (Taiga)
Boreal Zoologists
What is a boreal forest? A boreal forest could
also be considered a carbon reservoir, it traps and stores carbon and prevents future global climate change. It purifies the air and a climate regulator.
They also have a lot of
wetlands which filter millions of gallons of water and help regulate the hydrological system. (or the plumbing of the boreal forest).
Where are they located?
How are they formed? They are formed
by natural forces, such as fire, wind, insects, natural growth pattern, and functions as they’ve had through out the years.
Why are there fewer boreal forests? Eight thousand years ago there were a higher
amount of boreal forest then there are now. In the late 1900’s after the Industrial Revolution had taken place, many of the boreal forests started disappearing, especially in Europe.
What is a boreal zoologist? An individual that
studies animals in a specific area, which is the boreal forest. He studies mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and humans.
How are they helping biodiversity? They are conserving it by observing how animals reproduce and
migrate, and how they adapt to their environments. They inform people that if we don’t take care of these animals they will become extinct.
What is biodiversity? It is the different types
and the variety of species found in an ecosystem in a given/certain area. (biological biodiversity.
Is it important? Yes, because the more
biodiversity there is the more stable an ecosystem, environment, and biosphere is. A certain species is connected to the whole food web of the world; either another species is dependent on this species, or this species is dependent on another species.
Importance continued... When there are more species with different adaptations, they will have a
higher chance to survive changes and therefore will keep the species alive (genetic variation). Another reason why biodiversity is important is actually an ethical one. People believe that every organism on earth has the right to live whether they have a use or not.
How can humans impact biodiversity? Humans have two
possible roles, we can conserve biodiversity and therefore make a positive effect or we can destroy it and make a negative effect like the table in your right.
Negative
Positive
We can cause animal If a species is in extinction danger, we can keep it safe until its’ pop. is stable We can destroy habitats
We can prohibit hunting endangered species.
We use up the Captive breeding organism’s resources programs
Mammals Mammals are warm
blooded animals that feed their young with milk through mammary glands. An example is the Siberian Musk Deer, a perfect example for biodiversity. Natural selection has given it canine teeth that are up to 8 cm. long, and project below the lips.
Mammals’ role in biodiversity
Mammals are part of the predator-prey relation, they are the ones
that keep species from overpopulating. They’re part of the food web, where if they were taken away, their prey would overpopulate and their predators would die out. They are essential organisms to the boreal forest.
Others
wolverine
Musk ox Snowshoe hare
Polar bear
Insects
Insects are small organisms that don’t have a
vertebrae and are not used technically. Examples are the black fly (left) and the mosquito (right).
Insects’ role in biodiversity Insects serve the purpose of
being food to other organisms in the boreal forest. When birds migrate to the northern forest they feast on the insects. Insects also decompose litter, supply food, and eliminate diseased trees. Although this is good, insect attacks are more frequent and with much more intensity, which might hurt the boreal species. They also cause the climate to become unstable.
Lady bugs
Glass wing butterfly Praying Mantis
firefly
Reptiles/amphibians Reptiles are small animals that crawl or move
on their bellies or with their short legs.
The reptiles/amphibians role Poisonous blue frog
Their job is to keep the population of insects
and lesser animals at a stable point, and also to be food for the bigger predators, like hawks.
gecko iguana
snake
Thorny Devil
Birds American bittern
Birds are any of a
class of warm blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less completely covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings.
Their role When birds migrate to
another site, they feed on many insects and therefore regulate the insect population, they are part of the food chain and are the predators whereas the insects are the prey.
Wood pecker Swan
Robin
Mexican Parrot
Humans A human is a bipedal
primate mammal, or to put it simply the person near you.
Our role Our role in a boreal forest is a bad one and a good
one. Some of us choose to help and support the forests; by not letting fires happen, not hunting where we’re not supposed to, by not destroying habitats, or having excessive logging. While others choose to destroy many forests, setting fires on purpose, poaching and selling exotic species, and killing endangered and threatened species for money.
How do we benefit from biodiversity? Through out the ages
humans have benefited from biodiversity. Scientists have uses for a lot of different species, and every time we eat, we benefit from biodiversity.
Extinction Mass Extinction-The extinction of
many species in a very short time. There is a theory that between 1800 and 2100, 25% of all species on Earth will become extinct. The only difference is that the extinctions will be caused by us, instead of natural causes.
Dinosaur Extinction
Endangered and Threatened Species Endangered Species-a
species that is likely to become extinct if they are not protected immediately. Threatened Species-a species that has a declining population and that is likely to become endangered if it not protected.
The difference
between these two is that the endangered species have a greater chance to become extinct than the threatened species.
Endangered Species Fin whale
Asian elephant
Spider monkey
aye-aye
Threatened Species Manta Ray Giant Bronze Gecko
Funcia di Basiliscu
Golden Dancing Jewel
How can humans cause extinctions? Humans can cause
extinction by causing habitat destruction, by bringing exotic species to unknown lands, harvesting, hunting, poaching, and pollution.
Habitat Destruction As the human population
grows, our need for shelter also does. When we clear forest and other areas we are destroying many species homes. Research shows that almost 75 % of extinctions are caused by habitat destruction.
Importing Exotic Species Exotic Species-a
species that is not native to a particular region. By bringing other species to another’s habitat, they may cause harm to the native species, since they aren’t adapted to survive around them.
Poaching Poaching-the illegal
harvesting or captures of fish, game, or other species. When people poach too much it can lead to extinction especially when that species is already endangered. The problem is that not all threatened species are protected by laws.
Pollution When pollution enters a
food web the damage is critical. It harms the animals, because it causes their species to get sick, and their offspring can also get that diseases. One example is the bald eagle with the pesticide DDT.
What can humans do to preserve biodiversity?
Captive Breeding Programs Wild experts/zoologists
try to restore an endangered species population. In the programs the experts breed the species in the captivity, then hope to put them back in the species natural habitat. They know they have succeeded when the species can successfully breed in their environment.
Preserving Genetic Material Germ plasm is any form of genetic material that
will help scientists make more of the species if they ever become extinct, they actually save parts of the reproductive germs. Another way is when farmers trade or share seeds.
Zoos, parks, aquariums Another way to preserve
many species is to have zoos or any other establishment that will help sustain animal life. These buildings are literally the “living museums of the world’s biodiversity”. Sadly this is not enough because these facilities often don’t have the resources to sustain the different species.
Different strategies Conservationists have
come up with strategies, for example; they focus on entire ecosystems instead of one single endangered species. This way they also save most of the species in that environment, instead of only the endangered or threatened ones.
Another strategy is to
preserve native habitats that can be restored and that make a huge contribution to the world’s biodiversity. Another strategy is to grow products in places that are being used, instead of tearing down the trees and building them there.
Habitat Conservation Plan When environmentalists
and developers debate about endangered species they reach a habitat conservation plan. This means that they attempt to protect one or more species across large areas of land through trade-offs or corporative agreements.
Laws protecting biodiversity Endangered Species Act-
This act was passed in 1973, it is designed to protect plant and animal life in danger of becoming extinct. This means that any person who uses one of the extinct species they will get a fine. It means that it is illegal for the government to use the listed endangered species if they jeopardize their existence.
Biodiversity Treaty The Biodiversity Treaty-
on the first Earth Summit more than 100 world leaders and to 30,00 other participants met in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to agree to this treaty. This treaty preserves biodiversity and ensures the sustainable and fair use of genetic resources in all countries.
Debates
Debates about conserving biodiversity have risen. Political
groups have objected to the Biodiversity Treaty because it prevents economic and trade agreements that might hurt or make a bad impact on biodiversity.
Cooperation But the greatest way to
protect biodiversity is to make everyone understands that every species has a role in an ecosystem, even though at first it may seem as if they are useless.
Simple sustainable living Sustainability-the
condition in which human needs are met in such a way that a human population can survive without running out of resources.
Is it important? Sustainability is
important to biodiversity because when we reach this level we won’t have to destroy or use up the species resources, and then there will be more biodiversity.
Resources http://www.dwlbc.sa.gov.au/landcaresa/galleries/biodiversity.html http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=354 •
http://www.hewett.norfolk.sch.uk/curric/NewGeog/Habitats/life.htm http://www.borealforest.org/world/mammals/wolverine.htm http://www.borealforest.org/ www.google.com www.yahoo.com www.endangeredspecie.com www.iucnredlist.org
QUIZ! What is a boreal forest? How are plants affected by a boreal
forest’s temperature? What is an example of a type of organism in a boreal forest and what is it’s role in its ecosystem?
Boreal Zoologists
What is a boreal forest? A boreal forest could
also be considered a carbon reservoir, it traps and stores carbon and prevents future global climate change. It purifies the air and a climate regulator.
They also have a lot of
wetlands which filter millions of gallons of water and help regulate the hydrological system. (or the plumbing of the boreal forest).
Where are they located?
How are they formed? They are formed
by natural forces, such as fire, wind, insects, natural growth pattern, and functions as they’ve had through out the years.
Why are there fewer boreal forests? Eight thousand years ago there were a higher
amount of boreal forest then there are now. In the late 1900’s after the Industrial Revolution had taken place, many of the boreal forests started disappearing, especially in Europe.
What is a boreal zoologist? An individual that
studies animals in a specific area, which is the boreal forest. He studies mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and humans.
How are they helping biodiversity? They are conserving it by observing how animals reproduce and
migrate, and how they adapt to their environments. They inform people that if we don’t take care of these animals they will become extinct.
What is biodiversity? It is the different types
and the variety of species found in an ecosystem in a given/certain area. (biological biodiversity.
Is it important? Yes, because the more
biodiversity there is the more stable an ecosystem, environment, and biosphere is. A certain species is connected to the whole food web of the world; either another species is dependent on this species, or this species is dependent on another species.
Importance continued... When there are more species with different adaptations, they will have a
higher chance to survive changes and therefore will keep the species alive (genetic variation). Another reason why biodiversity is important is actually an ethical one. People believe that every organism on earth has the right to live whether they have a use or not.
How can humans impact biodiversity? Humans have two
possible roles, we can conserve biodiversity and therefore make a positive effect or we can destroy it and make a negative effect like the table in your right.
Negative
Positive
We can cause animal If a species is in extinction danger, we can keep it safe until its’ pop. is stable We can destroy habitats
We can prohibit hunting endangered species.
We use up the Captive breeding organism’s resources programs
Mammals Mammals are warm
blooded animals that feed their young with milk through mammary glands. An example is the Siberian Musk Deer, a perfect example for biodiversity. Natural selection has given it canine teeth that are up to 8 cm. long, and project below the lips.
Mammals’ role in biodiversity
Mammals are part of the predator-prey relation, they are the ones
that keep species from overpopulating. They’re part of the food web, where if they were taken away, their prey would overpopulate and their predators would die out. They are essential organisms to the boreal forest.
Others
wolverine
Musk ox Snowshoe hare
Polar bear
Insects
Insects are small organisms that don’t have a
vertebrae and are not used technically. Examples are the black fly (left) and the mosquito (right).
Insects’ role in biodiversity Insects serve the purpose of
being food to other organisms in the boreal forest. When birds migrate to the northern forest they feast on the insects. Insects also decompose litter, supply food, and eliminate diseased trees. Although this is good, insect attacks are more frequent and with much more intensity, which might hurt the boreal species. They also cause the climate to become unstable.
Lady bugs
Glass wing butterfly Praying Mantis
firefly
Reptiles/amphibians Reptiles are small animals that crawl or move
on their bellies or with their short legs.
The reptiles/amphibians role Poisonous blue frog
Their job is to keep the population of insects
and lesser animals at a stable point, and also to be food for the bigger predators, like hawks.
gecko iguana
snake
Thorny Devil
Birds American bittern
Birds are any of a
class of warm blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less completely covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings.
Their role When birds migrate to
another site, they feed on many insects and therefore regulate the insect population, they are part of the food chain and are the predators whereas the insects are the prey.
Wood pecker Swan
Robin
Mexican Parrot
Humans A human is a bipedal
primate mammal, or to put it simply the person near you.
Our role Our role in a boreal forest is a bad one and a good
one. Some of us choose to help and support the forests; by not letting fires happen, not hunting where we’re not supposed to, by not destroying habitats, or having excessive logging. While others choose to destroy many forests, setting fires on purpose, poaching and selling exotic species, and killing endangered and threatened species for money.
How do we benefit from biodiversity? Through out the ages
humans have benefited from biodiversity. Scientists have uses for a lot of different species, and every time we eat, we benefit from biodiversity.
Extinction Mass Extinction-The extinction of
many species in a very short time. There is a theory that between 1800 and 2100, 25% of all species on Earth will become extinct. The only difference is that the extinctions will be caused by us, instead of natural causes.
Dinosaur Extinction
Endangered and Threatened Species Endangered Species-a
species that is likely to become extinct if they are not protected immediately. Threatened Species-a species that has a declining population and that is likely to become endangered if it not protected.
The difference
between these two is that the endangered species have a greater chance to become extinct than the threatened species.
Endangered Species Fin whale
Asian elephant
Spider monkey
aye-aye
Threatened Species Manta Ray Giant Bronze Gecko
Funcia di Basiliscu
Golden Dancing Jewel
How can humans cause extinctions? Humans can cause
extinction by causing habitat destruction, by bringing exotic species to unknown lands, harvesting, hunting, poaching, and pollution.
Habitat Destruction As the human population
grows, our need for shelter also does. When we clear forest and other areas we are destroying many species homes. Research shows that almost 75 % of extinctions are caused by habitat destruction.
Importing Exotic Species Exotic Species-a
species that is not native to a particular region. By bringing other species to another’s habitat, they may cause harm to the native species, since they aren’t adapted to survive around them.
Poaching Poaching-the illegal
harvesting or captures of fish, game, or other species. When people poach too much it can lead to extinction especially when that species is already endangered. The problem is that not all threatened species are protected by laws.
Pollution When pollution enters a
food web the damage is critical. It harms the animals, because it causes their species to get sick, and their offspring can also get that diseases. One example is the bald eagle with the pesticide DDT.
What can humans do to preserve biodiversity?
Captive Breeding Programs Wild experts/zoologists
try to restore an endangered species population. In the programs the experts breed the species in the captivity, then hope to put them back in the species natural habitat. They know they have succeeded when the species can successfully breed in their environment.
Preserving Genetic Material Germ plasm is any form of genetic material that
will help scientists make more of the species if they ever become extinct, they actually save parts of the reproductive germs. Another way is when farmers trade or share seeds.
Zoos, parks, aquariums Another way to preserve
many species is to have zoos or any other establishment that will help sustain animal life. These buildings are literally the “living museums of the world’s biodiversity”. Sadly this is not enough because these facilities often don’t have the resources to sustain the different species.
Different strategies Conservationists have
come up with strategies, for example; they focus on entire ecosystems instead of one single endangered species. This way they also save most of the species in that environment, instead of only the endangered or threatened ones.
Another strategy is to
preserve native habitats that can be restored and that make a huge contribution to the world’s biodiversity. Another strategy is to grow products in places that are being used, instead of tearing down the trees and building them there.
Habitat Conservation Plan When environmentalists
and developers debate about endangered species they reach a habitat conservation plan. This means that they attempt to protect one or more species across large areas of land through trade-offs or corporative agreements.
Laws protecting biodiversity Endangered Species Act-
This act was passed in 1973, it is designed to protect plant and animal life in danger of becoming extinct. This means that any person who uses one of the extinct species they will get a fine. It means that it is illegal for the government to use the listed endangered species if they jeopardize their existence.
Biodiversity Treaty The Biodiversity Treaty-
on the first Earth Summit more than 100 world leaders and to 30,00 other participants met in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to agree to this treaty. This treaty preserves biodiversity and ensures the sustainable and fair use of genetic resources in all countries.
Debates
Debates about conserving biodiversity have risen. Political
groups have objected to the Biodiversity Treaty because it prevents economic and trade agreements that might hurt or make a bad impact on biodiversity.
Cooperation But the greatest way to
protect biodiversity is to make everyone understands that every species has a role in an ecosystem, even though at first it may seem as if they are useless.
Simple sustainable living Sustainability-the
condition in which human needs are met in such a way that a human population can survive without running out of resources.
Is it important? Sustainability is
important to biodiversity because when we reach this level we won’t have to destroy or use up the species resources, and then there will be more biodiversity.
Resources http://www.dwlbc.sa.gov.au/landcaresa/galleries/biodiversity.html http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=354 •
http://www.hewett.norfolk.sch.uk/curric/NewGeog/Habitats/life.htm http://www.borealforest.org/world/mammals/wolverine.htm http://www.borealforest.org/ www.google.com www.yahoo.com www.endangeredspecie.com www.iucnredlist.org
QUIZ! What is a boreal forest? How are plants affected by a boreal
forest’s temperature? What is an example of a type of organism in a boreal forest and what is it’s role in its ecosystem?
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