Nature & Animals

20 words

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   biodiversity conservationcollocation (noun phrase)

   Actions and policies aimed at protecting the variety of life (species, genes and ecosystems) in a place or worldwide.

   “International agreements play a role in biodiversity conservation.”

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   conservation managementcollocation (noun phrase)/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

   The planning and actions taken to protect and sustainably use natural resources, species and ecosystems.

   “Effective conservation management balances ecological needs with community livelihoods.”

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   habitat restorationcollocation (noun phrase)/ˈhæbɪtæt ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/

   The process of returning a natural area to a healthy condition so plants and animals can live there.

   “After the spill, volunteers worked on habitat restoration along the shoreline.”

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   habitat degradationcollocation (noun phrase)/ˈhæbɪtæt dɪˈɡreɪdɪˌeɪʃən/

   The process by which a habitat becomes less able to support the species that live there.

   “Industrial pollution contributed to rapid habitat degradation in the wetland.”

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   conservation fundingcollocation (noun phrase)/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən ˈfʌndɪŋ/

   Money or financial resources allocated to protect and manage natural environments and species.

   “Lack of conservation funding is a major obstacle for long-term projects.”

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   community-based conservationcollocation (adjective + noun)

   Conservation actions that involve local people in planning and running projects to protect nature.

   “Community-based conservation often improves local livelihoods while protecting biodiversity.”

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   trophic cascadecollocation/ˈtrɒfɪk kəˈskeɪd/

   A chain reaction in an ecosystem where changes to one species lead to cascading effects on many others.

   “When top predators decline, a trophic cascade can alter vegetation and prey populations.”

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   land-use changecollocation/ˈlændˌjuːs tʃeɪndʒ/

   Alteration of how land is used by people, for example conversion of forest to farmland or urban development.

   “Rapid land-use change in coastal zones increases the risk of erosion and habitat loss.”

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   species richnesscollocation/ˈspiːʃiːz ˈrɪtʃnəs/

   The number of different species present in a given area.

   “Protected areas often show higher species richness than logged forests.”

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    population dynamicscollocation/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən daɪˈnæmɪks/

    Changes over time in the size, structure, and distribution of a population.

    “Conservationists model population dynamics to predict future declines.”

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    range shiftcollocation/reɪndʒ ʃɪft/

    Movement of a species' geographic distribution in response to environmental change.

    “Warming seas have caused a poleward range shift in several fish species.”

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    ecological footprintcollocation/ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈfʊtprɪnt/

    The area of productive land and water required to support a person's or population's consumption and absorb its wastes.

    “Reducing meat consumption is one way to lower your ecological footprint.”

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    nature-based solutionsnoun phrase/ˈneɪtʃə(r) beɪst səˈluːʃənz/

    Using natural systems or processes (e.g. wetlands, forests) to address environmental challenges like flooding or climate change.

    “Restoring wetlands is a nature-based solution to reduce flood risk.”

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    apex predatorcollocation/ˈeɪ.peks ˈprɛd.ə.tər/

    an animal at the top of a food chain with no natural predators

    “Tigers are often described as apex predators in their habitats.”

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    habitat protectionnoun phrase/ˈhæbɪtæt prəˈtɛkʃ(ə)n/

    Actions and policies that keep animals' or plants' natural living areas safe.

    “Implementing habitat protection measures is essential for preserving local wildlife.”

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    marine conservationnoun phrase/məˈriːn kənˌsɜːˈveɪʃən/

    Conservation activities and policies aimed at protecting marine ecosystems and resources.

    “Marine conservation zones can help coral reefs recover from bleaching.”

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    ecosystem resiliencenoun phrase/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm rɪˈzɪliəns/

    The ability of an ecosystem to recover after disturbance or stress.

    “Planting diverse native species can improve ecosystem resilience after fires.”

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    ecological nichecollocation/ˌiː.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl niːʃ/

    the role and position a species has in its environment, including how it gets food and interacts with others

    “When an invasive species arrives it can displace natives by taking over their ecological niches.”

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    pollinator conservationnoun phrase/ˈpɒlɪneɪtə kənˌsɜːˈveɪʃən/

    Efforts to protect pollinating species (e.g. bees, butterflies) that are essential for crops and biodiversity.

    “Farmers are encouraged to adopt pollinator conservation practices like planting hedgerows.”

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    wildlife rehabilitationnoun phrase/ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

    Care and treatment of injured or sick wild animals so they can be released back to the wild.

    “The centre runs a wildlife rehabilitation programme for injured birds.”