12.7.1 In-situ Conservation

. . In-situ Conservation (Conservation in the natural habitat) This is the conservation of genetic resources through their protection within a natural or manmade ecosystem in which they occur. It is conservation and protection of the whole ecosystem and its biodiversity at all levels in order to protect the threatened species. Maximum protection of biodiversity hotspots regions with very high levels of species richness. Although all the biodiversity hotspots together cover less than percent of the earth land area, the number of species they harbour is XII Std Zoology Chapter XII Std Zoology Chapter Biodiversity and its Conservation poaching, hunting, grazing and cultivation are not permitted. They are large areas of scenic and national beauty maintained for scientific educational and recreational use. They are not used for commercial extraction of resources. Kaziranga National park is a protected area for the one Horned Rhinoceros in Assam.