2.1 MEANINGS / DEFINITIONS:

2.1    MEANINGS / DEFINITIONS :

Interdependence  the state of being dependent upon one another .

Linking –  connecting .

Tidal –  relating to tides .

Natural vegetation  –  plant community which has grown naturally .

Resist  –  withstand the action .

Adequate  –  satisfactory  in quality or quantity .

Inequitable  – unequal .

Destruction  – the result of an event that completely destroys something .

Un-classed  –  not arranged in any specific grouping .

Banning  –  informal prohibition of something .

Expansion  –  the act of becoming larger.

Declaring  –  announcing .

Biodiversity – biological differences .

Depletion – reduction in number .

Vulnerable – possibility of being attacked .

Endemic – found in a certain place .

Genetic – relating to genes .

Sapling – young one of a plant .

Enhancing – improving .

Sanctuaries – a nature reserve .