| 单词 | biodiversity |
| 释义 | biodiversity (baɪoʊdaɪvɜːʳsɪti ) uncountable noun Biodiversity is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment. Next year there will be less biodiversity than there is now. Collocations: biodiversity decline They will slow biodiversity decline, at best. Times, Sunday Times They decided that biodiversity decline should be halted with the aim of reaching this objective by 2010. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite the scientific understanding of global climate change, global poverty, and biodiversity decline, global leaders are unable to reach effective international agreements to address these challenges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At its simplest, it encourages organizations and individuals alike to ensure open access to data, information, expertise and knowledge related to the conservation of biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These protected areas of the state are mainly managed for conservation of biodiversity, education, recreation, and preservation of historic sites, unique landscapes and seascapes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The journal covers the applications of biogeographical principles, theories, and analyses to problems concerning the conservation of biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The management plan covers several areas such as firewood and other products; protection of water supplies, conservation of biodiversity, and conservation of landscape. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This new attitude recognises the need for conservation of biodiversity and maintenance of ecological integrity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To do this, farmers need to be able to conserve biodiversity more consistently in ways that benefit their livelihoods. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They also conserve biodiversity, protect water quality, preserve soil and soil quality, provide fuel and pharmaceuticals, and purify the air. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It therefore seeks to conserve biodiversity, and to foment, encourage and support sustainable practices of usage of biological resources. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Appreciating and conserving biodiversity means starting and finishing with insects. Times, Sunday Times The management of the park also assists conserve the outside perimeters of the area so as to conserve biodiversity, habitat and maintain wildlife movement in and between the zones. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As we continue to destroy biodiversity, it's possible that we are destroying the machinery that supports us. Times, Sunday Times There was no excuse, he said, for farmers to damage the soil, treat animals inhumanely or destroy biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times The speed at which resources are being used has had the effect of destroying biodiversity at an unprecedented rate. Times, Sunday Times Pesticides in industrial farming are destroying biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times In doing so mankind has altered and partially irreversibly destroyed biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The animals are a serious threat to forest biodiversity, are ruining crops and caused 14,000 road accidents last year, including several fatalities. Times, Sunday Times And all seral stages young, medium and old support forest biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Prospects for tropical forest biodiversity in a human-modified world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Forest biodiversity largely depends on intact forest landscapes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A panel of experts will debate the effects of livestock farming on global biodiversity and climate change. The Sun Existing checklists for the region, recognised as one of the world's top 20 global biodiversity hot spots, record around 7,000 species of flowering plants and ferns. Times, Sunday Times The lion's share of the blame for the reduction in global biodiversity might be attributed to the urbanisation of our planet as a result of breakneck population growth. Times, Sunday Times In ecology, overexploitation describes one of the five main activities threatening global biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are several indicators used that describe trends in global biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Discover connections between living things and ways that you can increase biodiversity in your garden. Times, Sunday Times Plants significantly improve the surrounding air quality, reduce sound pollution, increase biodiversity, insulate buildings and, most importantly, cool our increasingly sweltering cities in the summer. Times, Sunday Times We also have a broader understanding of how valuable our gardens are in creating key habitats to help increase biodiversity, especially in towns and cities. Times, Sunday Times All of these measures would reduce flood risk, tackle climate change, increase biodiversity, and look after our vital soils. Times,Sunday Times Developers claimed 13 homes with grass roofs would 'increase biodiversity' in a 490ft wood. The Sun We are talking about the loss of biodiversity: and biodiversity is not just something nice and weird and funky. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He said that existing funding mechanisms for conservation had failed to stem the loss of biodiversity in Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The second is that the loss of biodiversity is rather more than the loss of bunnies and birdies. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The real crisis that faces us all is the loss of biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Now it’s becoming increasingly clear that the world’s mesophotic zones harbor a disproportionate share of marine biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Given the likelihood of continued ocean surface warming throughout the 21st century, we can expect to see more marine heatwaves globally in the future, with implications for marine biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More than 90% of the marine biodiversity remains unexplored. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Owing mainly to realization of marine biodiversity potential in biotechnology, pollution control and energy generation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Development proposals that have potential impacts on marine biodiversity will also be critically analysed and mitigation measures implemented. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The first priority has been given to preserve biodiversity and natural areas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since then, trees have been planted along its banks and fishing has been banned to preserve biodiversity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Human efforts to preserve the natural habitat are crucial to preserving biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times Preserving biodiversity and increasing numbers gives species a chance to survive changing environmental conditions. Times, Sunday Times Seed saving also plays an important role in preserving biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times Plant science can help farmers to increase yields on the same size of fields, thus protecting biodiversity and the natural habitat. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It says that the woodlands will be sold to those best able to guarantee public access and protect biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The leases will be offered with strict conditions on maintaining all existing rights of public access and protecting biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The best way to protect the biodiversity? Times, Sunday Times (2012) The planners are failing to meet their statutory duty to protect biodiversity. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Translations: Chinese: 生物多元性 Japanese: 生物多様性 |
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