STRATGIES FOR CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY Wildlife conservation involves the management not only the living organisms but also the a biotic factors of the environment so as to maintain the life supporting systems of the wildlife .
OBJECTIVES OF CONSERVATION (A) To maintain essential ecological processes and life supporting systems. (B) To preserve the diversity of species or the range of genetic material of worlds organisms. (C) To ensure a continuous use of species, which support rural communities and urban industries.
STEPS FOR CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY
Some of the proposed steps to protect the wildlife are : (A) protection of useful animals and plants, and their wild relatives both in their natural habitat and in zoological and botanical gardens. (B) preservation of critical habitats of the plant and animal species to promote their growth and multiplication. (C) priority should be given in wildlife conservation.
(D) The management of life – supporting systems of the wildlife. (E) Hunting should be regulated. (F) The habitats of migratory animals should be protected. (G) International trade in useful products of wild plants and animals should be regulated.
(H) Educating the people about the importance of wildlife and its conservation. (I) Over – exploitation of useful products of wildlife should be avoided. (J) National parks and sanctuaries should be set up to protect wildlife.