The three ways of preserving Torreya taxifonia Both the lecture and the passage discuss the ways of preserving Torreya taxifonia. This is a type of evergreen tree which will probably extinct soon. The author gives the three possible ways of saving the tree. Whereas the lecturer claims that none of these ways provides a satisfying solution. The first option is to relocate Torreya to Northern Florida, where it was found in abundance. The microclimate of Florida is wet and cool, that makes it a good fit for the tree. However, the climate in the region is much dryer and warmer now, according to the professor. This was caused by global warming and the drain of soil in the region. As for the second solution, that is moving the population of Torreya to an absolutely different location. The location should fit the tree's environmental requirements. As the result, the population will flourish. The lecturer mentioned the negative effect of such transplantation. That is, the relocated plants could spread quickly and kill other spices. The last option is preserving Torreya in research centers, where it will exist in a closely monitored environment. Scientists will take care of the tree and conduct researches. Although this approach has many benefits, the professor asserts that the plants will not be able to resist diseases. The main reason is that in order to be resistant to illnesses the plant's population should be big and diverse. It's not likely that research centers will be able to host the required number of the plants. Overall, the professor claims that the three ways described by the author are not satisfying. Each of them has at least one drawback.