Which tactic for protecting biodiversity would be excluded in the ecosystem approach? 

A)  legally protect endangered species 
B)  restore degraded ecosystems 
C)  eliminate or reduce populations of non-native species from protected areas 
D)  manage protected areas to sustain native species

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Ecosystem Approach

A strategy for the integrated management of land, water, and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way.

Non-native Species

Species introduced into new areas where they are not naturally found, often causing harm to the local ecosystem.