Question

The government of Mahandar wants to expand biodiversity conservation efforts on the island. The government has two goals: 1) to protect the overall biodiversity and sustainability of the island ecosystem, and 2) to protect the endemic primates that live in the forests on the island. The endangered primates are unique and very sensitive to habitat changes. This puts them at a higher risk of extinction. The primates have also become a well-known attraction for ecotourists from around the world. The government has enough funds to fully support conservation at only one of four forest areas being considered for conservation. You are a member of the conservation team that will advise the government as to which area should get full conservation support.

Complete the following chart.

Forest area	Biological Advantages of conserving this area	Economic Advantages of conserving this area	Trade-offs (“cons”) of Conserving the area
Mangrove Forest
Tropical Forest North
Tropical Forest South
Cloud Forest

Answer 1