The document provides an outline of topics related to biodiversity and preserving landscapes. It discusses various types of forests around the world, threats to forests like deforestation, and efforts to protect forests through protected areas, conservation efforts, and sustainable land management practices. Grasslands, parks and preserves, marine ecosystems, and balancing conservation and development are also addressed.

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2. Biodiversity: Preserving Landscapes

6. Major Forest Types

9. 50% of Forest Harvests are for Firewood

10. Forest Destruction in Brazil

14. Rain Forests Burning in Brazil

17. Forest Conservation by Region

27. Rangeland Soil Degradation

38. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

40. A Model Biosphere Reserve

44. How Small Can a Habitat Be?