wildlife-conservation
Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting wild species and their habitats to maintain healthy populations and restore natural ecosystems under threat from habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and climate change. For plant science, conservation efforts are critical because plants form the foundation of most ecosystems, and protecting plant biodiversity ensures the preservation of genetic resources, ecological functions, and the species interactions—such as pollination and seed dispersal—that sustain both flora and fauna. Research in this area helps identify at-risk plant populations, inform habitat management strategies, and develop approaches to safeguard plant species before they face extinction.
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