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	~~'''Conservation biology''' is a multidisciplinary science that has developed to address~~ the ~~loss~~ of [[biodiversity~~]]. Its primary goal is to provide principles and tools for preserving [[biological diversity]]. This involves the study of both [[species]] and [[ecosystems]].~~		{{Short description\|Study of the preservation of biodiversity}}
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	~~== Definition ==~~		'''Conservation biology''' is a multidisciplinary field that aims to protect and manage biodiversity. It is a scientific discipline that emerged in response to the increasing threats to biological diversity, including habitat destruction, climate change, and species extinction. Conservation biology integrates principles from ecology, genetics, and environmental science to develop strategies for preserving the natural world.
	Conservation biology is ~~defined as the scientific study of the nature~~ and ~~status of Earth's~~ biodiversity ~~with~~ the ~~aim of protecting [[species]]~~, ~~their [[~~habitat~~]]s~~, and ~~ecosystems from excessive rates of~~ extinction. ~~It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences~~, and the ~~practice of~~ natural ~~resource management~~.

	== ~~History~~ ==		==Overview==
	~~The term "conservation~~ biology~~" was introduced as~~ the ~~title~~ of ~~a conference held at~~ the ~~University of California~~, ~~San Diego in La Jolla~~, ~~California in 1978 organized by biologists~~ [[~~Bruce A. Wilcox~~]] and [[~~Michael E. Soulé~~]].		Conservation biology focuses on understanding the factors that influence the loss, maintenance, and restoration of biodiversity. It seeks to address the challenges posed by human activities that threaten ecosystems and species. The field is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing on knowledge from [[ecology]], [[genetics]], [[evolutionary biology]], and [[environmental science]].

	== ~~Principles~~ ==		==History==
	The ~~three guiding principles~~ of conservation biology ~~are:~~		The term "conservation biology" was first coined in the 1980s, although the practice of conserving nature dates back much further. Early conservation efforts were often driven by the desire to preserve natural resources for human use. However, the modern field of conservation biology emphasizes the intrinsic value of biodiversity and the need to maintain ecosystem services.
	~~# The [[genetic diversity]]~~ of ~~species should be preserved~~
	~~# The [[~~ecosystem~~]] should be managed as a whole~~
	~~# The [[biodiversity]] should be preserved~~

	== ~~Conservation strategies~~ ==		==Principles==
	Conservation ~~strategies include establishing [[protected areas]], restoring damaged ecosystems, and promoting biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes.~~		Conservation biology is guided by several key principles:

	~~== Challenges ==~~		* '''Biodiversity is valuable''': Biodiversity is considered valuable both for its own sake and for the ecosystem services it provides.
	Conservation ~~biology faces many challenges, including habitat loss, climate change,~~ and ~~overexploitation~~ of ~~species~~.		* '''Preventing extinction''': A primary goal is to prevent the extinction of species, particularly those that are endangered or threatened.
			* '''Maintaining ecological processes''': Conservation efforts aim to maintain natural ecological processes and functions.
			* '''Sustainable use''': The sustainable use of natural resources is a critical component of conservation strategies.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Methods==
			Conservation biologists employ a variety of methods to achieve their goals:

			* '''Protected areas''': Establishing [[protected areas]] such as national parks and wildlife reserves to safeguard habitats.
			* '''Habitat restoration''': Restoring degraded habitats to their natural state.
			* '''Species management''': Implementing management plans for threatened and endangered species.
			* '''Conservation genetics''': Using genetic tools to understand and manage genetic diversity within and between populations.

			==Challenges==
			Conservation biology faces numerous challenges, including:

			* '''Habitat loss''': The destruction and fragmentation of habitats due to human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and deforestation.
			* '''Climate change''': Global climate change poses significant threats to biodiversity by altering habitats and species distributions.
			* '''Invasive species''': Non-native species can outcompete, prey on, or bring diseases to native species, disrupting ecosystems.
			* '''Overexploitation''': Unsustainable harvesting of resources, such as overfishing and poaching, threatens species survival.

			==Applications==
			Conservation biology has practical applications in:

			* '''Policy development''': Informing environmental policies and legislation to protect biodiversity.
			* '''Education and outreach''': Raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and conservation efforts.
			* '''Community involvement''': Engaging local communities in conservation projects to ensure sustainable outcomes.

			==Related pages==
	* [[Biodiversity]]		* [[Biodiversity]]
	* [[Ecology]]		* [[Ecology]]
	* [[~~Environmental science~~]]		* [[Endangered species]]
	* [[~~Wildlife~~ conservation]]		* [[Habitat conservation]]
			* [[Sustainable development]]
	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references />~~

	~~== External links ==~~
	* [~~https://www.conbio.org/ Society for Conservation Biology~~]

	[[Category:Conservation biology]]		[[Category:Conservation biology]]
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	~~[[Category:Ecology]]~~

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	~~File:2016_EPI_Ecosystem_Vitality_Objective_-_Biodiversity_and_Habitat_(26170609028).jpg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:Hopetoun_falls.jpg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:White_Gerfalcons.jpg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:On_the_feet_of_the_canidae_and_ursidae_(1914)_fig._2.png\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:Wanton_waste_of_MN_native_fish_by_the_ton.jpg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:Muir_and_Roosevelt_restored.jpg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:BiomassCharts.jpg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:Status_iucn3.1.svg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:Libya_4985_Tadrart_Acacus_Luca_Galuzzi_2007.jpg\|Conservation biology~~
	~~File:ChildrenPerceptionBiomass.jpg\|Conservation biology~~
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			File:On_the_feet_of_the_canidae_and_ursidae_(1914)_fig._2.png\|Conservation biology
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			File:Muir_and_Roosevelt_restored.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:BiomassCharts.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:Status_iucn3.1.svg\|Conservation biology
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'''Conservation biology''' is a multidisciplinary science that has developed to address the loss of [[biodiversity]]. Its primary goal is to provide principles and tools for preserving [[biological diversity]]. This involves the study of both [[species]] and [[ecosystems]].

== Definition ==
Conservation biology is defined as the scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting [[species]], their [[habitat]]s, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction. It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management.

== History ==
The term "conservation biology" was introduced as the title of a conference held at the University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, California in 1978 organized by biologists [[Bruce A. Wilcox]] and [[Michael E. Soulé]].

== Principles ==
The three guiding principles of conservation biology are:
# The [[genetic diversity]] of species should be preserved
# The [[ecosystem]] should be managed as a whole
# The [[biodiversity]] should be preserved

== Conservation strategies ==
Conservation strategies include establishing [[protected areas]], restoring damaged ecosystems, and promoting biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes.

== Challenges ==
Conservation biology faces many challenges, including habitat loss, climate change, and overexploitation of species.

== See also ==
* [[Biodiversity]]
* [[Ecology]]
* [[Environmental science]]
* [[Wildlife conservation]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [https://www.conbio.org/ Society for Conservation Biology]

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			File:2016_EPI_Ecosystem_Vitality_Objective_-_Biodiversity_and_Habitat_(26170609028).jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:Hopetoun_falls.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:White_Gerfalcons.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:On_the_feet_of_the_canidae_and_ursidae_(1914)_fig._2.png\|Conservation biology
			File:Wanton_waste_of_MN_native_fish_by_the_ton.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:Muir_and_Roosevelt_restored.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:BiomassCharts.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:Status_iucn3.1.svg\|Conservation biology
			File:Libya_4985_Tadrart_Acacus_Luca_Galuzzi_2007.jpg\|Conservation biology
			File:ChildrenPerceptionBiomass.jpg\|Conservation biology
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