Conservation, sustainable resources and food security

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explain why biodiversity is important for ecosystem stability, future resources, medicine and ethical or aesthetic reasons
describe in situ and ex situ conservation methods, including protected areas, seed banks, botanical gardens, captive breeding and gene banks
evaluate conflicts between conservation and human needs such as land use, resource extraction and food production

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describe biological approaches to improving food security, including efficient food production, control of pests and diseases, and reduction of waste

apply ecological knowledge to judge the advantages and disadvantages of named or unfamiliar conservation or resource-management strategies

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