{"id":2833,"date":"2022-05-05T19:42:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T16:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?page_id=2833"},"modified":"2022-09-27T19:02:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T16:02:45","slug":"biodiversity-conservation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/knowledge-base\/biodiversity-conservation","title":{"rendered":"Biodiversity conservation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span id=\"Background\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Background\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Background<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Objectives_and_advantages_of_biodiversity_conservation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Objectives and advantages of biodiversity conservation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Types_of_conservation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Types of conservation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Agrobiodiversity_conservation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Agrobiodiversity conservation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Convention_of_Biological_Diversity\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Convention of Biological Diversity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_is_Loss_of_Biodiversity\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> What is Loss of Biodiversity?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Biodiversity_Conservation_Strategies\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Biodiversity Conservation Strategies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Need_for_Biodiversity_Conservation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Need for Biodiversity Conservation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Strategies_for_Biodiversity_Conservation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reason_for_Conservation_of_Biodiversity\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Reason for Conservation of Biodiversity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/\">Department of Ecosystems and Conservation<\/a> provides students with instruction and expertise in a diverse area of ecological and biological sciences including Biodiversity conservation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Biodiversity-conservation-in-Tanzania-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Biodiversity-conservation-in-Tanzania-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Biodiversity-conservation-in-Tanzania-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Biodiversity-conservation-in-Tanzania-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Biodiversity-conservation-in-Tanzania-1536x614.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Biodiversity-conservation-in-Tanzania.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Biodiversity conservation in Tanzania<\/p>\n<p>Biodiversity conservation, the practice of protecting and preserving the wealth and variety of species, habitats, ecosystems, and genetic diversity on the planet, is important for our health, wealth, food, fuel, and services we depend on. It plays an integral role in supporting many sectors of development.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food security depends upon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/assistant-research-fellow-natural-resources-managementre-advertised-2-post\">natural resources<\/a> that form the basis of food production.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/field-practical-training-on-plant-taxonomy-and-biodiversity-conservation\">Biodiversity conservation protects plant<\/a>, animal, microbial and genetic resources for food production, agriculture, and ecosystem functions such as fertilizing the soil, recycling nutrients, regulating pests and disease, controlling erosion, and pollinating crops and trees. At the same time, unsustainable agricultural production and use of wild <a title=\"Global Biodiversity Information Facility \u2014 Data Papers on Freshwater Species\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/global-biodiversity-information-facility-data-papers-on-freshwater-species\">species for food or fuel can reduce biodiversity<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/enhancement-of-local-farmers-adaptive-capacity-to-climate-stresses-livelihoods-and-biodiversity-conservation-through-introduction-of-proven-mushroom-cultivation-and-preservation-technologies-in-vill-2\">Biodiversity conservation<\/a> is vital for economic growth and poverty reduction.\u00a0 A majority of the world\u2019s poor live in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/capacity-building-on-forest-conservation-and-management-of-water-sources-in-mount-lugala-and-mount-mosi-village-land-forest-reserves-in-iringa-rural-district-2013-2015\">rural areas and depend upon forests<\/a>, water, wetlands, fields and pastures for their livelihoods. Some 1.6 billion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-post-doctoral-fellowship-on-interaction-between-forest-people-and-climate-change-in-africa\">people in the world rely on forests<\/a> and non-timber products for income and subsistence. In the developing world alone, 2.6 billion people depend on fisheries for protein and livelihoods. Seafood is also the most highly traded food commodity internationally.\u00a0 In 2008, fish and shellfish exports from <a title=\"Value chain development for selected forest-based products to enhance community livelihoods\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/value-chain-development-for-selected-forest-based-products-to-enhance-community-livelihoods\">developing countries exceeded the value<\/a> of coffee, rubber, cocoa, tea, tobacco, meat, and rice combined.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-application-msc-programme-on-science-policy-practice-interfaces-on-biodiversity-ecosystem-services-and-climate-change\">Biodiversity conservation can help address the effects of climate change<\/a>.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/habitat-suitability-modelling-and-conservation-implications-for-threatened-tanzania-s-puku-antelope-kobusvardonii-in-kilombero-valley-tanzania-2014-2015\">Conserving habitats<\/a> can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Conserving mangroves and other coastal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fbe-613-gender-ecosystem-management-and-climate-change\">ecosystems can lessen disastrous impacts of climate change<\/a> such as flooding and storm surges.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-climate-change-and-environmental-sustainability\">Projects that reduce the vulnerability of species and ecosystems to climate change<\/a> impacts can safeguard essential ecosystem services such as air and water purification, pollination and food production, and carbon sequestration.<\/li>\n<li>Scarce or contested natural resources are often at the root of conflict.\u00a0 Mismanaging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/enhancement-of-local-farmers-adaptive-capacity-to-climate-stresses-livelihoods-and-biodiversity-conservation-through-introduction-of-proven-mushroom-cultivation-and-preservation-technologies-in-villag\">natural resources and harming biodiversity<\/a> can increase poverty and instability.\u00a0 Helping communities and individuals secure rights to use natural resources, and involving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/managing-the-eastern-arc-mountain-forests-for-carbon-credits-and-emission-trading-local-knowledge-and-climate-change-adaptation-project-2007-to-date\">local communities in responsibly managing<\/a> them, can prevent or minimize conflict and provide opportunities for economic growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span id=\"Objectives_and_advantages_of_biodiversity_conservation\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Objectives and advantages of biodiversity conservation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Conservation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fbe-608-biological-diversity-assessments-and-monitoring\">biological diversity<\/a> leads to the conservation of essential ecological diversity to preserve the continuity of food chains.<\/li>\n<li>The genetic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/quantification-and-mapping-of-carbon-stocks-and-plant-diversity-in-different-land-cover-types-in-tanzania-2011-2014\">diversity of plants<\/a> and animals is preserved.<\/li>\n<li>It ensures the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fba-605-productivity-improvement-and-sustainability-in-agroforestry-systems\">sustainable utilization of life support systems<\/a> on earth.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a vast knowledge of potential use to the scientific community.<\/li>\n<li>A reservoir of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/wild-animal-small-grants-program\">wild animals<\/a> and plants is preserved, thus enabling them to be introduced, if need be, in the surrounding areas.<\/li>\n<li>Biological diversity provides immediate benefits to society such as recreation and tourism.<\/li>\n<li>Biodiversity conservation serves as an insurance policy for the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span id=\"Types_of_conservation\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Types of conservation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Ex situ conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-proposals-nature-conservation-in-africa\">Conserving biodiversity outside the areas where they naturally<\/a> occur is known as ex situ conservation. Here, animals and plants are reared or cultivated in areas like zoological or botanical parks.<\/p>\n<p>Reintroduction of an animal or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/tree-planting-for-environmental-conservation-and-nutritional-supplement-around-mkambaraniuzima-homeless-children-centre-morogoro-tanzania-2014-2015\">plant into the habitat from where it has become extinct is another form of ex situ conservation<\/a>. For example, the Gangetic gharial has been reintroduced in the rivers of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vikaspedia.in\/e-governance\/states\/uttar-pradesh\">Uttar Pradesh<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vikaspedia.in\/e-governance\/states\/madhya-pradesh\">Madhya Pradesh<\/a>\u00a0and Rajasthan where it had become extinct.<\/p>\n<p>Seedbanks, botanical, horticultural and recreational gardens are important centres for ex situ conservation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In situ conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Prince Bernhard Nature Fund supporting Nature Conservation Worldwide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/prince-bernhard-nature-fund-supporting-nature-conservation-worldwide\">Conserving the animals and plants in their natural<\/a> habitats is known as in situ conservation. This includes the establishment of<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/botany-and-ecology-field-practical-training-at-saadani-national-park\">National parks<\/a> and sanctuaries<\/li>\n<li>Biosphere reserves<\/li>\n<li>Nature reserves<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/field-practical-training-in-forest-protection-and-ecological-restoration-at-kimboza-forest-reserve\">Reserved and protected forests<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Preservation plots<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/invasive-tree-in-tanzania\">Reserved forests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span id=\"Agrobiodiversity_conservation\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Agrobiodiversity conservation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>After the introduction of cotton, tobacco, sugarcane, sunflower, soyabean and so on, farmers became victims of monocultures in their greed for money. Therefore, many of the indigenous varieties of crops were lost. Moreover, the hybrid varieties of fruits and vegetables (e.g. tomatoes), introduced for pulp are more susceptible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fba-613-pest-and-diseases-management-in-agroforestry\">disease and pests<\/a>. Though hybrid varieties are preferred, traditional wild varieties of the seeds should be conserved for future use in the event of an epidemic which would completely wipe out the hybrids.<\/p>\n<p>Botanical gardens, agricultural departments, seed banks etc., alone should not be given the responsibility of agrobiodiversity conservation. Every farmer, gardener an cultivator should be aware of his role in preserving and conserving agrobiodiversity.<\/p>\n<h1><span id=\"Convention_of_Biological_Diversity\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Convention of Biological Diversity<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The aim of the convention is to save species and plants from extinction and their habitats from destruction.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-grant-2021-sustainable-development-and-climate-change\">developed countries are looking for a sustainable<\/a> supply of biological resources from the developing countries and easy access to them as well. The <a title=\"Postdoctoral position in modelling forest resources and development pathways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/postdoctoral-position-in-modelling-forest-resources-and-development-pathways\">developing countries lacking the technology to exploit their resources<\/a> are inviting the developed countries to do so. This has resulted in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/united-nations-development-programme-pathfinder-award-for-innovation-in-nature-conservation\">developed nations channeling out the benefits of these natural<\/a> resources. The developing countries are now demanding a higher share of the accrued economic benefits. The <a title=\"Consultancy Opportunity: National Consultant to Develop an Access to Finance Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/consultancy-opportunity-national-consultant-to-develop-an-access-to-finance-guide\">developed nations<\/a> are also concerned by the unsustainable exploitation of natural wealth, particularly rainforests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key points from the Convention on Biological Diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The aim of the <a title=\"Convention on Biological Diversity \u2014 Bio-Bridge Initiative\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/convention-on-biological-diversity-bio-bridge-initiative\">Convention on Biological Diversity<\/a> is &#8216;the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. The convention stipulates that Parties must :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"New Project: Developing curricula for biodiversity monitoring and conservation in Tanzania (CONTAN)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/developing-curricula-for-biodiversity-monitoring-and-conservation-in-tanzania-contan\">develop national strategies for the conservation<\/a> and sustainable use of biological resources;<\/li>\n<li>establish protected areas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fbe-614-ecosystem-restoration\">restore degraded ecosystems<\/a>, control alien species, and establish ex-situ conservation facilities;<\/li>\n<li>establish training and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/european-school-of-sustainability-science-and-research-doctoral-programme-on-climate-change-adaptation-by-publications\">research programmes for the conservation and sustainable<\/a> use of biodiversity and support such programmes in developing countries;<\/li>\n<li>promote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/public-awareness-on-climate-change\">public education and awareness<\/a> of the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity;<\/li>\n<li>recognize the right of governments to regulate access to their own genetic resources, and, wherever possible, <a title=\"Environmental Conservation Grants 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/environmental-conservation-grants-2021\">grant other Parties access to genetic resources for environmentally<\/a> sound uses;<\/li>\n<li>encourage technology and biotechnology transfer particularly to developing countries;<\/li>\n<li>establish an information exchange between the parties on all subjects relevant to biodiversity;<\/li>\n<li>promote technical and scientific cooperation between parties (particularly to developing countries) to enable them to implement the convention;<\/li>\n<li>ensure that countries that provide genetic resources have access to the benefits arising from them; and<\/li>\n<li>provide financial resources to developing countries\/parties to enable them to carry out the requirements of the convention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span id=\"What_is_Loss_of_Biodiversity\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>What is Loss of Biodiversity?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A number of factors like pollution, erosion, evolution, urbanization, industrialization, population, and depletion lead to the loss of biodiversity. Loss of biodiversity is very harmful to the ecosystem as it indicates either loss of species, or reduction of species in a natural habitat, or both of them on a global level. Loss of biodiversity has a poor impact on the ecosystem. Loss of biodiversity directly impacts the ecosystem and food chains in it. It affects agriculture and weakens the resistance to natural disasters like floods, drought, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The major causes for biodiversity loss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Loss of biodiversity occurs when either the habitat essential for the survival of a species is destroyed, or particular species are destroyed. The former is more common as habitat destruction is a fallout of development. The latter reason is encountered when particular species are exploited for economical gain or hunted for sport or food.<\/p>\n<p>Extinction of species may also be due to <a title=\"FBL 204: Ecological Impact Assessment and Environmental Planning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fbl-204-ecological-impact-assessment-and-environmental-planning\">environmental factors like ecological<\/a> substitutions, biological factors and pathological causes which can be caused by nature or man.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Natural causes for the loss of biodiversity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Natural causes include floods, earthquakes, landslides, natural competition between species, lack of pollination and diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Man-made causes for the loss of biodiversity<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Destruction of habitat in the wake of developmental activities like housing, agriculture, construction of dams, reservoirs, roads, railway tracks, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Pollution, a gift of the industrial revolution can be given the pride of place for driving a variety of species in air, water and land towards extinction.<\/li>\n<li>Motorcars, air-conditioners and refrigerators, the three symbols of a modern, affluent society, have been instrumental in global warming and ozone depletion. They have drastically altered the climate with disastrous effects on the various species. Factories and power stations spewing out poisonous gases and effluents have fouled up the environment bringing death and disease to many species. Oil spills and discharge of sewage have ravaged the oceans and coastal habitats.<\/li>\n<li>A large number of species are threatened by overhunting, poaching and <a title=\"UK Government \u2014 Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/uk-government-illegal-wildlife-trade-challenge-fund\">illegal trade<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Indiscriminate use of toxic chemicals and pesticides and overexploitation of <a title=\"Job Opportunity at WWF, Wildlife Species Expert\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/job-opportunity-at-wwf-wildlife-species-expert\">wildlife resources for commercial purposes are responsible for the rapid decline in the number of some species<\/a>. The tiger for instance is hunted for its claws and other parts believed to be effective cures for various ailments of man. Snakes and crocodiles are killed in large numbers for their skin and minks, sable, ermine, etc., are in demand for the luxury and warmth of their fur.<\/li>\n<li>Genetic erosion arises from the loss (due to commercial and anthropogenic pressures) of habitats rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/field-practical-training-on-biodiversity-monitoring-and-conservationpostgraduate-field-practical-training-on-biodiversity-monitoring-and-conservationfield-practical-training-on-biodiversity-monitoring\">biodiversity and from the disappearance of the traditional conservation practices<\/a> of wild species in their habitats by rural and tribal people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span id=\"Biodiversity_Conservation_Strategies\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Biodiversity Conservation Strategies<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-msc-and-phd-applications-2020-2021-africa-center-of-excellence-for-climate-smart-agriculture-and-biodiversity-conservation\">Conservation of Ecosystems- The intent of the conservation of biodiversity<\/a> is to provide long-term viability to the ecosystems. It is to make sure that ecological integrity is intact. The landscapes of the region which have undergone historical or evolutionary deterioration can be reinstated. The threats can be removed and the <a title=\"FBE 604 Aquatic Ecosystems and Stream Ecology\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fbe-604-aquatic-ecosystems-and-stream-ecology\">ecosystems should be able to continue with ecological<\/a> processes.<\/li>\n<li>Reverse the decline of species- According to this strategy, the aim of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/species-conservation-grant\">conservation is to restore the population of declined species<\/a> in a particular ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation of all biological aspects- This strategy aims at giving cover and conserving food, livestock, microbial population, agricultural stock including plants and animals.<\/li>\n<li>Efficient utilization of natural resources.<\/li>\n<li>Strict laws on deforestation and preventions of deforestation by every means.<\/li>\n<li>Poaching and killing animals in the wild should be prevented.<\/li>\n<li>Creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/minor-foundation-for-major-challenges-public-awareness-on-climate-change\">public awareness<\/a> about conservation of biodiversity and its importance.<\/li>\n<li>Longer time and breeding activity of the animals are provided.<\/li>\n<li>The breeding of species in captivity is reintroduced in the wild.<\/li>\n<li>Genetic techniques are used to preserve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/endangered-species-fund\">endangered species<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span id=\"Need_for_Biodiversity_Conservation\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Need for Biodiversity Conservation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Various types of <a title=\"Ecosystems and Conservation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/ecosystems-and-conservation\">conservation methods ensure a healthy ecosystem<\/a>. A healthy ecosystem means a clean and healthy environment, smooth running food chains, availability of resources, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Human beings are also majorly dependent on the environment for basic necessities and wellbeing. We are interdependent on a variety of species of plants and animals for a living. Hence it is very important to <a title=\"Department of Ecosystems and Conservation Staff Meeting 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/department-of-ecosystems-and-conservation-staff-meeting-2019\">conserve these species and their ecosystems<\/a> which are threatened by many human activities.<\/p>\n<p>A threat to biodiversity poses a threat to humankind. It can be the cause of various grave problems like pollution, habitat loss, resource exploitation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fbl-207-climate-change\">climate change<\/a>, species extinction, disease outbreak, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>For economic and various life support reasons, it is very important to protect and preserve biodiversity.<\/p>\n<h1><span id=\"Strategies_for_Biodiversity_Conservation\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Following are some of the important strategies for biodiversity conservation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conservation of all food varieties, timber plants, livestock, microbes, and agricultural animals should be done.<\/li>\n<li>Identification and conservation of all the economically important organisms should be done.<\/li>\n<li>Preservation of unique ecosystems should be done.<\/li>\n<li>Efficient utilization of resources should be done.<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of poaching and hunting of wild animals should be done.<\/li>\n<li>Development of the reserves and <a title=\"Creating New Protected Areas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/creating-new-protected-areas\">protected areas<\/a> should be done carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Reduction in the levels of pollutants should be done on the environment.<\/li>\n<li>Prohibition of deforestation should be followed.<\/li>\n<li>Strict environmental laws should be followed.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation of useful and endangered species of plants and animals should be done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span id=\"Reason_for_Conservation_of_Biodiversity\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Reason for Conservation of Biodiversity<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>An area with higher abundant species has a more stable environment when compared to a lower species abundance area.\u00a0 Humans directly depend on different species of plants for numerous needs. Similarly, people depend on various animals and microbes for different reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Due to various reasons such as the loss of habitat, over-exploitation of resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/aff-community-of-practice-on-advancing-women-in-african-forestry-in-the-context-of-climate-change\">climatic changes<\/a>, pollution, invasive exotic species, diseases, hunting, etc biodiversity is being lost. It is very important to <a title=\"New guide promotes biodiversity conservation in hydropower development\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/new-guide-promotes-biodiversity-conservation-in-hydropower-development\">conserve biodiversity<\/a> as it provides various economic and ethical benefits and adds aesthetic value.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Us<br \/>\nHead of Department<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/\">Department of Ecosystems and Conservation<\/a>,<br \/>\nPO Box 3010, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BackgroundContents1 Background2 Objectives and advantages of biodiversity conservation3 Types of conservation4 Agrobiodiversity conservation5 Convention of Biological Diversity6 What is Loss of Biodiversity?7 Biodiversity Conservation Strategies8 Need for Biodiversity Conservation9 Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation10 Reason for Conservation of Biodiversity The Department of Ecosystems and Conservation provides students with instruction and expertise in a diverse area of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2785,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2833","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2833"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2833\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4069,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2833\/revisions\/4069"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}