The word triage originated during World War I and was first used by French doctors in prioritizing patients based on the severity of their wounds, because there were more wounded soldiers in need of urgent care than there were resources to treat them. Conservation biologists have to make similar determinations with degraded ecosystems. Which of the following is the most important consideration when it comes to managing for maintenance of biodiversity?

Conservation biology is an applied science that focuses on protecting Earth's biodiversity and maintaining natural ecosystems. It involves analyzing and reducing the human impact on the environment.  Conservation biology applies an understanding of how organisms interact with their environment to manage and protect species and ecosystems. It aims to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions.  Biodiversity is the number and kinds of species in a location or on the planet. It can be measured by taking into account... Show more

Conservation biology is an applied science that focuses on protecting Earth's biodiversity and maintaining natural ecosystems. It involves analyzing and reducing the human impact on the environment. 

Conservation biology applies an understanding of how organisms interact with their environment to manage and protect species and ecosystems. It aims to protect species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. 
Biodiversity is the number and kinds of species in a location or on the planet. It can be measured by taking into account the number of species and their commonness. 
 

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