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Questions for Discussion: Chris Schneider: Rethinking Conservation
What are scientists studying on the east slopes of the Andes? Why? How might transitional zones be important to the generation of new species? Why is geographic isolation considered less important for the development of new species? Why is an understanding of the processes that generate and maintain diversity important to long-term conservation efforts? Chris Schneider suggests that the focus of conservation should shift "from trying to preserve areas of high species diversity to trying to preserve those areas that are important for generating diversity." Why does he make this recommendation?
