BIOC62 paper

Introduction
The state of the world today is under a great amount of stress. This is mainly due to the evolution of man and their usage of the space they inhabit (Nickerson 2003). Due to humans increasingly invading and destroying natural areas, current environmental problems are induced and they include: global warming, acid rain, air pollution, waste and deforestation (Nickerson, 2003). These issues have a detrimental effect on more than a handful of species and ultimately cause a reduction in biodiversity due to habitat loss. Biodiversity is important environmentally, socially and economically (Lancaster, 2013). To tackle this current problem, methods of conservation are key for the success of increasing biodiversity. As defined by the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium Conservation Strategy (WAZACS), conservation is the securing of long-term population of species in natural ecosystems and habitats wherever possible (WAZA, 2005). With that in mind, it is understood that collection based institutions like zoos and botanical gardens play a crucial role in the conservation of animal and plant species. (thesis) Ironically nature provides humans with the resources to survive, yet humans are the ones who are slowly destroying it. Fortunately, there are people who do believe that it is their moral responsibility to protect nature. (I know this last sentence seems awks im just trying to transition into the next paragraph)
Zoos Objectives Before highlighting and explaining the significance behind the conservation methods implemented by these institution; a definition of the facilities that commence these programs are required. Firstly, botanical gardens are defined as institutions for holding documented collections of living plants for the purposes of scientific research, conservation, display and education (BCGI,2010). While a zoo may be defined as a collection based institution of captive wild animals that are displayed to the public making it easier for