What would NOT be likely to cause the reduction and possible extinction of wildlife populations? 

A)  increased human population growth 
B)  increased poverty 
C)  governmental policies that undervalue ecological services 
D)  sustainable development

Sustainable development aims to balance human economic development with the preservation and conservation of natural resources and ecosystems. This approach would not likely cause the reduction and possible extinction of wildlife populations, but rather promote their protection and management over the long-term. Increased human population growth, increased poverty, and governmental policies that undervalue ecological services can all contribute to the decline of wildlife populations.