Term 

Definition 

Anthropogenic Impact 

Human-induced activities that result in alterations and disruptions on natural ecosystems, including direct actions and indirect ​influences, leading to changes in the environment. 

Biodiversity Conservation 

The protection, upliftment, and scientific management of biodiversity to maintain it at its threshold level, and derive sustainable ​benefits for the present and future generations. 

Community Engagement 

Mutual engagement in public participation with the purpose of influencing decisions that affect the provision of services, future ​visions, and sustainability of said group and surrounding ecosystems. 

Deforestation 

The widespread removal or degradation of forests, primarily through human activities such as logging, agriculture, and urbanization, ​resulting in the loss of forested habitats. 

Endemic 

Species that are exclusively found within a specific geographical area, often due to unique evolutionary or ecological factors. 

Frugivorous 

A diet in which animals primarily consume fruits as a significant portion of their nutritional intake, often influencing seed dispersal and ​plant growth within their surrounding ecosystem. 

Green Corridor 

An exclusive stretch of undeveloped land, often vegetated, connecting fragmented habitats, allowing species such plants and animals, ​to move and migrate across previously altered locations. 

Habitat Loss 

The loss of natural environments due to human activities or other factors, which can lead to significant negative impacts on species ​populations and biodiversity. 

Illegal Wildlife Trade 

The illicit buying, selling, or exchange of protected wildlife species or their parts, that of which directly threatens the survival of the ​species. 

Jurisdictional Approach 

A comprehensive conservation strategy that identifies agreed social, environmental, and production goals for the domain and actions ​to establish sustainable land usage patterns. 

Keystone Species 

A plant or animal that has a large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance, influencing the structure and diversity of the ​entire community. 

Logging 

The extraction of trees from a biome for various purposes, such as timber or paper production, which can lead to habitat destruction ​and alter ecosystem dynamics. 

Mutualism 

A type of symbiotic relationship between two species where both partners benefit from each other's presence, such as bonobos and ​fruit trees. 

Natural Resources 

Elements of the natural environment that are used by living organisms, including air, water, minerals, and energy sources, that play a ​crucial role in ecosystem’s function. 

Oil Palm 

A type of tropical plant whose cultivation is used primarily for oil production, in which unsustainable methods have been associated ​with habitat destruction and biodiversity loss. 

Poaching 

The illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wildlife, posing a threat to the survival of the species. 

Quality Habitat 

A natural environment that provides optimal conditions for the survival and reproduction of a species, including adequate food, ​water, shelter, and suitable resources. 

Reforestation 

The deliberate planting of trees to restore previously deforested or degraded areas, aiding in habitat recovery and ecosystem ​regeneration. 

Strategic Conservation ​Planning 

The systematic development of comprehensive approaches to conserve species and ecosystems, incorporating scientific, ​socioeconomic, and cultural factors. 

Tropical Forest 

A type of forested biome characterized by high rainfall, high species diversity, and complex interactions among organisms, including ​primates. 

Unsustainable Practices 

Activities that exploit or degrade natural resources at a rate that cannot be maintained over the long term, leading to negative ​ecological, social, and economic consequences. 

Vegetation 

The plant life in a specific area, including trees, shrubs, and other flora, which plays a central role in ecosystem structure and function ​in the ecosystem. 

Wildlife Corridor 

A linear stretch of habitat connecting otherwise isolated patches, facilitating movement and genetic exchange among wildlife ​populations.