Discuss in not more than 3 sentences the specific issues involving the protection and conservation of

ecosystems that serve as nurseries, breeding places, and habitats for plants and animals of

economic importance. (Page 11)

1. government policies

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2. overexploitation and illegal resource extraction

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3. growth in human population

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4. loss of habitat

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5. climate change
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