Glossary

A human social group living in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.

Can be defined as the following: 30-50% population decline; at least 10% extinction probability within 100 years; less than 10,000 mature individuals remaining; geographical extent of occurrence less than 20,000 square kilometres; geographical area of occupancy less than 2,000 square kilometres.

The practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

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