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Protected areas play a very important role in in-situ conservation of species." Elucidate the statement with respect to present day context in about 200 words.


Sunil Saini 30th Mar, 2022
Answer (1)
pri111nah 30th Mar, 2022

Hi,

When many people think about conservation, they often think about animals. However, protecting biodiversity means more than just protecting animals. Habitats and ecosystems must also be protected and nurtured if we want to save other forms of life, such as plants. One of these areas is a protected area , a place that is enclosed by legal or other effective means to protect part or all of it from destruction or exploitation.

In situ or onsite conservation is a type of conservation carried out within protected natural areas such as national parks, reforestation projects, nature reserves, protected marine areas, and wildlife refuges. It has always been one of the most effective and sustainable methods to conserve endangered species, as well as maintain biodiversity in a particular area.

This strategy involves protecting organisms, their habitats, and ecosystems from harm or disturbance by humans. The benefit of doing so includes increasing biological diversity, preventing human-caused extinctions, and preserving ecosystem functions.

Although protected areas are generally managed to protect biodiversity, they also provide tangible benefits to local communities. The main benefit is safeguarding traditional ways of life that depend on natural resources. Local communities also derive benefits from tourism, when it is managed appropriately.


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