Conservation Biology is the applied science of maintaining the earth’s biological diversity. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the main issues in managing and conserving biodiversity at the UK and global scales. Starting with the history and ethics of conservation, this module will cover some of the main threats to biodiversity (e.g. habitat loss, climate change, alien invasive species), problems for small populations, endangered species management, how to prioritise action for species and habitat conservation

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