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Unit 3: How can biodiversity and development be sustained?

2 dot points across 2 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How can biodiversity be conserved in and out of its natural habitat?

strategies for managing and conserving biodiversity including in-situ conservation (protected areas, wildlife corridors) and ex-situ conservation (captive breeding, seed banks)
A focused answer to the VCE Environmental Science Unit 3 dot point on in-situ and ex-situ conservation strategies, comparing their strengths and limits with Australian examples.
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How can development be made sustainable so biodiversity is not lost?

the principles of ecological sustainability and how development can be managed using approaches such as the precautionary principle, intergenerational equity and ecologically sustainable development
A focused answer to the VCE Environmental Science Unit 3 dot point on ecological sustainability and the principles used to manage development, with Australian examples.
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