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Techniques to reduce the release of harmful substances into the environment. Examples include wastewater treatment and emissions standards for industries.

The use of living organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or plants, to remove pollutants from the environment. Examples include the cleanup of oil spills with microbial treatments.

Informing the public about biodiversity and conservation issues to encourage proactive environmental stewardship. Examples include educational programs in schools and nature centers.

Strips of natural habitat that connect larger protected areas, allowing wildlife to migrate and interact. Examples include wildlife bridges and underpasses.

Conservation method focusing on whole ecosystems and their services rather than single species. Examples include the management of watersheds and coastal zones.

Laws and regulations designed to protect biodiversity and natural resources. Examples include the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

The preservation of species outside their natural habitats, such as in seed banks or living collections. Examples include botanical gardens and aquariums.

Approaches that involve local communities in the conservation effort, often tying in economic benefits. Examples include community-based ecotourism and local conservation committees.

Areas designated to protect biodiversity by excluding industrial development and monitoring wildlife activity. Examples include national parks, nature reserves, and wildlife refuges.

Repairing ecosystems that have been damaged by restoring native vegetation and rebuilding ecological processes. Examples include reforestation and wetlands restoration.

The control, containment, or eradication of non-native species that threaten local biodiversity. Examples include removing invasive plants or introducing natural predators.

Breeding endangered species in controlled environments with the goal to release offspring into the wild. Examples include breeding programs in zoos and botanical gardens.

Utilizing natural resources at a rate that does not exceed their capacity for renewal. Examples include sustainable forestry, fisheries, and agriculture.

Efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases. Examples include afforestation, renewable energy deployment, and enhancing energy efficiency.