Conserving biological diversity. From: American Forests | Date: March 1, 1992| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1992 American Forests. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Continued forest destruction is reducing biological diversity in the world's ecosystems at an alarming rate. Biological diversity must be protected together with natural habitats in order to save the Earth's endangered species.

The incredible stew of genes, species, and ecosystems that both defines and sustains life on earth is deteriorating at a frightening rate. Here is a strategy for stemming the losses.

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