10.2 - Preservation, Conservation and Restoration of Ecosystems

Necessity in the Preservation, Conservation and Restoration of an Ecosystem

Preventive measures can be taken towards the preservation, conservation and restoration of the ecosystem.

• Ecosystem preservation
  • Refers to the effort of protecting the ecosystem so that the natural condition can be maintained.
  • For example, gazetting forests as reserved areas free from all sorts of development activities. Natural flora and fauna can be maintained.

• Ecosystem conservation
  • Refers to the effort of restoring natural resources to avoid extinction.
  • To save and maintain the components of an endangered ecosystem.
  • 2 types of conservation strategy which are in situ conservation and ex situ conservation.
    • In situ conservation maintains wildlife inside the habitat such as natural parks and marine parks.
    • Ex situ conservation maintains the animals outside of their habitats. For example, zoo and botanical parks.

• Ecosystem restoration
  • Refers to the effort of renewing and restoring a already damaged ecosystem as a result of human developmental activities.
  • For instance, reforestation and planting of cover crops.