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Why are forest considered "biodiversity hotspots"? List two ways in which an individual can effectively contribute to the management of forests and wildlife.

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Forests are called biodiversity hotspots because they contain high levels of species diversity that are threatened with extinction.
The ways in which individual conserve wild life and forests :
(i) One should protest against the cutting of trees (deforestation).
(ii) One should protest against the poaching of wild animals.
(iii) One should stop the annexation of forest land for personal use.

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