Biodiversity by KYLE WINNICK https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln invasive species - loss of biodiversity - conservation en-us 2018-12-04 19:13:44 UTC 2026-01-04 07:53:18 UTC hello@padlet.com What is an invasive species? kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311098938
An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not active.

]]> 2018-12-04 19:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311098938 what is an invasive species? kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311769694 this is an example of an invasive species]]> 2018-12-06 12:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311769694 How do invasive species impact biodiversity? kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311771122 Invasive species cause more damage than some pollutants. Almost half of the native species in America are endangered because of invasive species. Compared to other threats to biodiversity,invasive introduced species rank second only to habitat destruction, such as forest clearing.]]> 2018-12-06 13:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311771122 What causes loss of biodiversity? kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311771458 Reason for Loss of biodiversity. ... Habitat destruction is a major cause for biodiversity loss. Habitat loss is caused by deforestation, overpopulation, pollution and global warming. Species which are physically large and those living in forests or oceans are more affected by habitat reduction.]]> 2018-12-06 13:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311771458 Example of loss of biodiversity kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311772565 deforestation is an example of loss of biodiversity]]> 2018-12-06 13:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311772565 Example of loss of biodiversity kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311773918 over population is another example of loss of biodiversity]]> 2018-12-06 13:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311773918 What can we do about this? kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311775051 Attract “good” insects by planting pollen and nectar plants. Maintain wetlands by conserving water and reducing irrigation. Avoid draining water bodies on your property. Construct fences to protect riparian areas and other sensitive habitats from trampling and other disturbances.]]> 2018-12-06 13:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311775051 Examples of laws and treaties of conservation efforts kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311776269 the endangered species act of 1978, 1982, 1988, and 2004 is designed to identify and protect endangered and threatened species in the United States and abroad]]> 2018-12-06 13:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311776269 Examples of conservation kyle_winnick https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311778191 An example of conservation is a program to try to preserve wetlands. An example of conservation is a program to try to save old buildings. An example of conservation is an attempt to minimize the amount of electricity you use by turning off lights when you leave a room.]]> 2018-12-06 13:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_winnick/q7s9szd66eln/wish/311778191