The Living World: Biodiversity

Maintaining genetic flow among individuals to reduce impacts of edge effects

Reducing overall maintenance costs of managing multiple separate reserves

Allowing specialized microclimates to develop, which can support unique subpopulations

Increasing chances of catastrophic events wiping out entire populations

Applying broad-spectrum pesticides.

Planting hedgerows between fields.

Tilling soil frequently.

Monoculture planting.

Herbivores

Consumers

Producers

Decomposers

Application of fertilizers

Overgrazing

Clearing land for pastures

Diversifying sources of managing pests

Greater plankton diversity

Increased coral reef growth

Improved water clarity

Decreased fish populations

Volcanic eruptions depositing layers of ash

Succession after a natural disturbance such as wildfire or flood

Glacial periods expanding polar ice caps

Constructive plate tectonics forming mountains

Decrease in overall numbers globally.

Expansion into previously cooler regions.

Reduced genetic diversity within species.

Unchanged, as insects adapt quickly to temperature changes.

Implementing cooperative agroforestry systems that include diverse native species.

Focusing on intensive livestock farming to maximize short-term economic gains.

Expanding monoculture practices with genetically modified crops for higher yields.

Introducing non-native species to create additional revenue through ecotourism.

To prevent deforestation and habitat destruction.

To promote international trade in wildlife.

To protect species from extinction.

To regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Creating rooftop gardens and green spaces.

Implementing extensive underground parking facilities.

Constructing high-density apartment complexes with minimal greenspace.

Installing streetlights that brighten at nighttime.