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Biodiversity Conservation DIVERSITY = VARIETY BIO = LIFE DIVERSITY = VARIETY Things we already know about LIFE: all life is made of one or more cells life has evolved into millions of species ANIMALS, PLANTS AND MICROORGANISMS

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DIVERSITY = VARIETY

Biodiversity Conservation

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BIO = LIFE DIVERSITY = VARIETY

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Things we already know about LIFE:

  • all life is made of one or more cells
  • life has evolved into millions of species
  • ANIMALS, PLANTS AND MICROORGANISMS

INTERACT

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Things we already know about NATURE:

  • species adapt to their environment
  • ecosystems are communities
  • habitats are species homes
  • HUMANS ARE PART OF NATURE
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What on Earth is BIODIVERSITY?

  • AMAZING VARIETY OF LIFE
  • genetic, species and ecosystem diversity
  • native animals, plants and microorganisms
  • miracle of life
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Why should I CARE about biodiversity?

  • my clean water
  • my oxygen
  • my clothes
  • my medicine
  • my inspiration
  • MY SURVIVAL
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My FOOD is culturally diverse

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it's easy to forget why BIODIVERSITY is so important

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BIODIVERSITY MAKES A BETTER WORLD

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What's your special power?

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at the core of our BIODIVERSITY CRISIS?

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Waste from humans ends up in the ...

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Plastic kills animals

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that humans move around the world BECOME WEEDS, PESTS and DISEASES that devastate native biodiversity

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profitsbefore science and our safety

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ethical and sustainable practices than others is all about making educated choices

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IS NOT A LAUGHING MATTER It is causing extinctions and crazy weather and transportation still relies on burning fossil fuels THIS IS VERY OLD FASHIONED

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

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ROADS and INDUSTRY leaves wild animals homeless This is called HABITAT FRAGMENTATION

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allow wildlife to move between habitat fragments can act as HABITAT CORRIDORS that allow threatened animals to cross roads to feed, breed and escape disasters

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animal species with EXTINCTION in other countries

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yet are important water-filtering ecosystems

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and halt climate change

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How do you put a $ VALUE on biodiversity?

  • protects us against natural disasters like floods

and droughts

  • helps us bounce back from problems like pests

and disease

  • gives us options and security for the future
  • provides us with resilience
  • STABALISES THE CLIMATE
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TO PROTECT HUMANITY and BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

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SPECIES ARE DISAPPEARING IN FRONT OF OUR EYES because humans make poor decisions

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Knowledge is power - COMMUNITY ACTION IS POWERFUL

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Are we forgetting about the real world by spending too much time in a virtual world?

Story of stuff Story of solutions

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What helps BEAT CLIMATE CHANGE?

  • GO SOLAR
  • use less coal-fired electricity
  • choose efficient cars and appliances
  • use a car less - walk, ride, bus, train
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We can make SMART CONSUMER CHOICES to help biodiversity:

  • BUY LESS
  • waste less
  • recycle and buy recycled
  • only buy products that are produced ethically and

sustainably - just Google it!

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= inefficient food production

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The best food choices ...

  • eat less meat
  • CHOOSE LOCAL GROWN FOOD
  • grow your own fruit and veggies
  • choose organic and sustainable
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EVERYONE

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Feral fox, rabbit, dog, pig, cat and goat range in Australia

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rabbits, indian minor birds and cane toads compete with our native species and destroy habitat

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cost farmers and society a lot of money

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Australian native land mammals:

  • 90% ARE ONLY FOUND HERE
  • 300 were here before the first fleet
  • 30 are already extinct
  • 30 are almost extinct
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Killing is a cats' natural instinct - BUT CATS ARE NOT NATIVE Feral and pet cats are largely to blame for Australian extinctions Be a responsible pet owner = Contain and de-sex your pets

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HUMANS ALSO INTRODUCED FOXES TO AUSTRALIA They are also hunting the native species to the brink of extinction

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Most BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION in Australia involves habitat protection and the management of foxes and cats

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Broad scale Community-based FOX and CAT CONTROL is really important

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We are only beginning to understand the importance of BIODIVERSITY Science and technology can help biodiversity by learning:

  • what species are surviving in ecosystems
  • how ecosystems are changing
  • why native species are dying
  • HOW WE CAN STOP EXTINCTIONS
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YOU can help biodiversity through YOUR CHOICES and ACTIONS

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unless we LIVE SUSTAINABLY

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TREAD LIGHTLY ON OUR PLANET

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... please

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