Conservation of biological diversity is crucial for maintaining essential ecological diversity and preserving the continuity of food chains. There are two modes of Conservation of biodiversity as follows: (a) Ex-situ Conservation: Involves protecting threatened species outside their natural habitat, e.g., zoos, botanical gardens, and seed banks.
(b) In-situ Conservation: On-site conservation within natural populations of plant or animal species, e.g., national parks, sanctuaries, and reserved forests.
In-situ conservation means protecting plants and animals in their natural environment. Instead of moving them to a zoo or garden, we safeguard their habitats, like forests and wetlands. Examples of In-situ conservation are national parks, Sacred Groves (SG), Biosphere Reserves, and Wildlife Sanctuaries etc.This way, they can live and grow naturally, helping to maintain a healthy balance in nature and preventing the loss of diverse species.
In-situ conservation, also known as on-site conservation, involves preserving biodiversity in its natural habitats, such as national parks, biosphere reserves, and sanctuaries. On the other hand, ex-situ conservation focuses on conserving biological diversity outside its natural environment, using methods like zookeeping, captive breeding, aquariums, botanical gardens, and seed and gene banks.
