In a long-term conservation study of a restored peatland in the Scottish Highlands, researchers monitored several key bird species. The table below shows the estimated breeding population of the Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata) between 1995 and 2023:
| Year | Estimated Population (Breeding Pairs) |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3200 |
| 2003 | 2450 |
| 2011 | 1800 |
| 2023 | 960 |
Calculate the average rate of change in the Eurasian curlew breeding population between 1995 and 2023. Include the appropriate sign to show whether the population increased or decreased.
Peatland restoration projects aim to maintain and restore local biodiversity. The reasons for maintaining biodiversity can be grouped into three main categories: ecological, economic, and aesthetic.
Below are six statements, A to F, regarding the biodiversity of this peatland reserve:
Complete the classification by matching each of the statements (A to F) with its appropriate category. Each letter may be used once, more than once, or not at all.