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agroforestry


A system of land use in which harvestable trees or shrubs are grown among or around crops as a means of preserving or enhancing the productivity of that land
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Eco-tourism


Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment.
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Abiotic


Not associated or derived from living organisms. Abiotic factors in an environment include sunlight, temperature and precipitation.
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Aquaculture


The cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, esp. fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture
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Biodiversity


This term comprises of two separate words – Biological and Diversity and refers to the number, size and health of flora and fauna life
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biodiversity hotspot


A region that is a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction
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biologist


A scientist that studies biology
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Biology


A branch of science dealing with the study of living organisms
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Biotic


Characterised by the presence of life
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Biotope


This is an area of uniform environmental conditions suitable for sustaining certain habitats for a specific group of plants and animals
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