Discussion Post: Essential Environment
a. What is biodiversity? Provide 3 examples of ecosystem services that are primarily the result of biodiversity.
b. What 3 primary strategies can be used to maintain biodiversity? Explain how they work.
c. What are the characteristics of species that most easily survive human disturbances?
d. What are the ecosystem services provided by forests? Are there components to these aspects of forest ecosystems that are composed of more than a large population of trees? Explain clearly.
e. Why do primary forests contain more biodiversity than secondary forests?
f. How do forests and reforestation help mitigate climate change? Explain why forests matter when addressing climate change.
g. Current climate negotiations include programs such as REDD and REDD+. Explain what these programs are, and how they are supposed to work.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.