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    Unit 2: Importance OF Biodiversity

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    The document discusses the importance of biodiversity, which can be categorized into direct economic value, indirect economic value, and aesthetic value. Direct economic value refers to species used for food, clothing, shelter, medicine and energy. Indirect economic value includes benefits species provide even without direct use, such as maintaining water quality and preventing soil erosion. Aesthetic value relates to species being considered valuable for environmental health and beauty. The document also covers two methods for conserving biodiversity: onsite conservation of wildlife in natural habitats, and offsite conservation in controlled conditions.

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    The document discusses the importance of biodiversity, which can be categorized into direct economic value, indirect economic value, and aesthetic value. Direct economic value refers to species used for food, clothing, shelter, medicine and energy. Indirect economic value includes benefits species provide even without direct use, such as maintaining water quality and preventing soil erosion. Aesthetic value relates to species being considered valuable for environmental health and beauty. The document also covers two methods for conserving biodiversity: onsite conservation of wildlife in natural habitats, and offsite conservation in controlled conditions.

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    The document discusses the importance of biodiversity, which can be categorized into direct economic value, indirect economic value, and aesthetic value. Direct economic value refers to species used for food, clothing, shelter, medicine and energy. Indirect economic value includes benefits species provide even without direct use, such as maintaining water quality and preventing soil erosion. Aesthetic value relates to species being considered valuable for environmental health and beauty. The document also covers two methods for conserving biodiversity: onsite conservation of wildlife in natural habitats, and offsite conservation in controlled conditions.

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    Unit 2: Importance OF Biodiversity

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    The document discusses the importance of biodiversity, which can be categorized into direct economic value, indirect economic value, and aesthetic value. Direct economic value refers to species used for food, clothing, shelter, medicine and energy. Indirect economic value includes benefits species provide even without direct use, such as maintaining water quality and preventing soil erosion. Aesthetic value relates to species being considered valuable for environmental health and beauty. The document also covers two methods for conserving biodiversity: onsite conservation of wildlife in natural habitats, and offsite conservation in controlled conditions.

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    UNIT 2:

    IMPORTANCE
    OF
    BIODIVERSITY

    3 categories:
    Direct Economic value
    Indirect economic value
    Aesthetic value

    Direct economic value


    Used for food, clothing, shelter,
    medicine and energy

    Indirect economic value


    Benefits produced by
    species even without
    using them
    Example: species
    maintain chemical
    quality of natural
    water bodies
    preventing soil
    erosion and floods.

    Aesthetic value
    Considered
    valuable in
    keeping the
    environment
    health and simply
    for their beauty

    CONSERVING
    BIODIVERSITY
    2 methods

    Onsite conservation
    Maintenance of
    wildlife in their natural
    habitat

    Offsite conservation
    Maintenance in controlled conditions

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