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Sub-topic |
| 1. The science of conservation. |
The origins and brief history of conservationist movements. Principles of conservation biology. Ecology and Environment. Importance of science in conservation. |
| 2. Present the ecological values and functions of biodiversity. |
Genetic diversity, and by ecosystem: the concept of biodiversity. Why should you keep the species? The intrinsic value of the species and their conservation status. The instrumental values and rarity of the species. The values of ecosystems. |
| 3. Biodiversity and stability. |
The concept of stability. The diversity-stability debate (a history of controversy, current studies, compartmentalization, diversity and global change, implications for conservation biology). Recoil. |
| 4. Ecological principles in the exploitation of natural resources. |
Optimum performance concept. Principles for the exploitation of resources. Genetic changes in exploited populations. The exploitation of forests. Forest certification (FSC, PEFC). |
| 5. Extinction |
Number of species that inhabit the planet. The causes of the rarity of the species. IUCN classification. Estimation of extinction rate. Processes and causes of extinction. Degradation and destruction of habitats. Metapoboacional dynamic. Analysis of viability of populations (PVA). |
| 6. Management of species and populations. |
Addresses of the units. In situ and ex situ conservation. Scarcity of resources. Control of threats. Transfers and artificial breeding. Role of zoos, botanical gardens and museums. Importance of ethology in conservation. Case study: the example of the black ferret pin. |
| 7. E-mail management and restoration of ecosystems |
. Principles of ecosystem management. Modified ecosystems (logging, agricultural ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems). Restoration of ecosystems. |
| 8. Social factors in conservation. |
Description of the values. Qualification priorities. Cultural changes. Environmental education. Galician strategy of environmental education. |
| 9. The economics of conservation. |
Economic valuation of biodiversity (types of sustainability, decision models in the ecological economy, the value of biodiversity). Cost of maintenance (method of cost of the trips, the method of revealed preferences, an economic and ecological perspective of market). The tragedy of communal property. |
| 10. Political action and conservation. |
International organizations (IUCN MAB program). Government agencies: The Spanish strategy for sustainable development. Spanish strategy for the conservation of biodiversity. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Companies and individuals. Scientific research, policy and conservation. Ecologism as a political ideology. |
| 11. Reserves and protected parks. |
Objectives of the creation of reserves (the problem of fragmentation). Representation of biodiversity. The main features of design reservations: size, dynamic context, spatial, connectivity, buffer zones. Protected natural areas of Galicia. |
| 12. Conservation legislation |
Biodiversity Agreements (Berne, Ramsar, Washington (CITES), Bonn Biodiversity (Rio de Janeiro) European legislation (Birds Directive, Habitats Directive) State legislation (Law 42/2007 on Natural Heritage, Decree 139 / 2011 catalog species in danger Decree 1628/2011 Catalog of invasive species) Legislation of Galicia: .. of Galician law of conservation of nature. |
| 13. Management plans for endangered species. |
Guidelines, objectives and feasibility. Examples: the management plan for the European turtle (Emys orbicularis) in Galicia; Plan of control of liberal populations (Odonata) of European interest; Reproductive biology and Camariña management (Corema album) in the Cíes Islands. |
| Practice 1. Design of Reservations: Testing the species-area relationship. |
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| Practice 2. Taxonomic principles and characteristics of communities. Its use in the decision-making process on conservation. |
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| Practice 3. Contingent assessment: Survey on social attitudes against conservation. |
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| Practice 4. Analysis of the viability of populations using the vortex program. |
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| Practice 5. Field output. Visit to the Center of Zooxenética Resources of Galicia. |
Study of two systems of conservation of xermoplasma of autochthonous cattle breeds. |
| Practice 6. Field Output. Visit to the Natural Park of Fragas do Eume. |
Contact with the actual treatment of the protease area, with its specific characteristics and problems. |
| Practice 7. Field output. Visit to the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. |
Given the peculiarities of the Park, with its insularity, the visit will be to the reception center of visitors in Vigo, if the climatic and climatic conditions so advise. |
