According to the Convention, biological diversity (biodiversity) comprises three components genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity.

Northwestern Yunnan is one of the world s most biologically diverse areas, home to half of China s animal species and a quarter of its plant species.

There is evidence, however, that considerable terrestrial species diversity exists in island countries. Many of the plants and animal species of islands are endemic on account of their evolution in isolation.

a dialogue in the field of air transport services with a view to examine the development of relations in areas such as aviation safety, security, environment, air traffic management, application of competition law and economic regulation of the air transport industry, with a view of supporting regulatory approximation and removal of obstacles to doing business.

This list contains species first discovered in Hong Kong, with the endemic species asterisked.

(a) Flora and fauna

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It remains in private hands to this day but it is open to visitors.

Raw vegetable materials primarily for dyeing or tanning, n.e.s.

It is noted for its abundance and wide variety of vegetation.

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They cover 145 plant and 195 animal species.

There are 26 different habitats of plants with 220 different plants, 150 kinds of birds, and 10 kinds of mammals live in this Park and in its forest, there are 86 kinds of trees and shrubs.

2.2.6 Wildlife trafficking poses a threat to public health and to native animal and plant species.

2.6 Wildlife trafficking poses a threat to public health and to native animal and plant species.

The Huntington has a program to protect and propagate endangered plant species.

58 animals species and 8 plant species are considered to be present on the Walloon territory.

I also want to point out that at the chairmen's meeting the other day, when the possibility of having a statement on farm prices by the President of the Commission was referred to, it was agreed that it would be left out today but that he would comment on it.

Currently 415 plant species are protected and 31 are specially protected.

Jordan asserts that the large influx of refugees into its territory caused an increase in the poverty rate in Jordan, which in turn caused an increase in the crime rate.

Over 1000 higher plant species and 153 bird species are either seriously threatened or threatened with extinction.

Biodiversity is also affected, and the situation of various plant species is worrying.

Two plant species were officially protected (Sophora jaubertii and Ephedra dystachya).

A significant percentage of the known plant and animal species in the Community is endangered.

(e) The management and conservation of forest resources and the diversity of species

What is more, preservation of island biodiversity at the same time constitutes a potential benefit to the world at large in terms of the potential uses of plant and animal genetic species by the international community.

A threat to public health and native animal and plant species

Il lore than half oj all living animal and plant species live m tropical rainforests.

Across Europe, countries reported 108 different plants showing symptoms.

3.11 The variety of flora and fauna species and natural landscapes in the Alpine region constitute assets to be protected and promoted, since these are the essential elements underpinning the quality of life and attractiveness of these parts.

3.11 The variety of flora and fauna species and natural landscapes in the Alpine region constitute assets to be protected and promoted, since these are the essential elements underpinning the quality of life and attractiveness of these parts.

In Switzerland, general protection of biotopes is regulated by the following legal instruments

The botanist Bernard Girerd counted 800 plant species in 1992.

There are 1,158 plant species on Lovćen, out of which four are endemic.

In this evaluation a considerable number of plant species have been tested and it has been possible to use a sensitivity distribution to calculate an HC5 of 150 µg kg (the HC5 is the hazardous concentration below which 95 of plant species will not be affected).

Most forms of ill health, he insisted, had a definite type, comparable to the types of animal and vegetable species.

Where guidelines for specific plant species are not available, guidelines should be drawn up for those species which are considered important, at the discretion of the experts within the task force.

It also means we must fight for certain regulations when Mr Sherlock says the ground water is not in danger, he either does not know the figures or he is deliberately not telling the truth.

Raw vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in dyeing and tanning whether or not in hanks or bundles

Several species of flora and fauna that are unique to the islands are endangered.

quality policy for plants, animal and aquatic products, and in particular Geographical Indications

Ecology The country through which it passes is thinly populated, and is dominated by tundra, with a rich variety of plant life.

Species of plants and animals are protected by being named according to a schedule issued by the National Authority of Nature Protection (OKTI).

If it cannot tell us immediately, will it investigate the possibility of giving assistance to the Greater London Enterprise Board, a body which has been pioneering valuable initiatives in the London area but whose future activities are now threatened by a loss of funding as a result of the abolition at the end of next month of the Greater London Council, which has been its primary funding body?

Mr President, protecting animal and plant species which are threatened with extinction is about more than just preserving the natural riches.