Systematically review and critically evaluate the current protection measures available for nature conservation in the UK
Systematically review and critically evaluate the current protection measures available for nature conservation in the UK The World Conservation Strategy in 1980 defined conservation as the ‘management of the human use of the biosphere so that it may yield the greatest sustainable benefit to present generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations’ (Gilpin,2000:54). There are four country nature conservation agencies in the UK. They are Natural England, the Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales and the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (Northern Ireland). These four country agencies deliver their statutory responsibilities via the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). Nature conservation strategies in the UK aim to conserve biodiversity and geodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems (CBD,1992 cited in Duffy,2007) Biodiversity has social, ethical, cultural, and economic values (McNeely et al, 1990; Harrison, 2009).It also provides invaluable ecosystem services like regulation of climate, purification of water, air quality
This Community Research Project is aimed at examining Barangay Nazareths waste management system in the city of Cagayan de Oro.
WASTE MANAGEMENT IN BARANGAY NAZARETH, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY Submitted by: Achaia D. Bais Princess Grace G. Esmedina Isha Grace Q. Vallinas Karrah Kshatria B. Seronay Prairie Anne B. Villamor Krissie Laine R. Odchigue Vanessa E. Mosqueda Irish Tiffany Cornelio Submitted to: Mrs. Laarni Presidente-Pacamalan Date: September 28, 2010 Room: STC 401 Section: PSC 10.1- BC Time: 5:40PM –6:55PM (TTh) Rationale/Background of the Study Historically, the amount of wastes generated by human population was insignificant mainly due to the low population densities, coupled with the fact there was very little exploitation of natural resources. Common wastes produced during the early ages were mainly ashes and human & biodegradable wastes, and these were released back into the ground locally, with minimal environmental impact. With the advent of industrial revolution, waste management became a critical issue. This was due to the increase in population and the massive migration of people to industrial towns and cities from rural areas during the 18th century. There was a consequent increase in industrial and domestic wastes posing threat to human health and environment. The increasing industrialization and fast growth does not only pose problems related to the allocation of
Should humans should be responsible for preserving endangered species and natural resources?
Haines ________________ Marina Haines December 1, 2012 ENG-121 The survival of humanity has always been dependent on functioning ecosystems and our natural resources. In the past hunter/gatherer societies had a low population density and were largely nomadic which gave the environment time to replenish and regenerated any resources that were used. As the population increased and humanity advanced, resources were depleted faster with less time for recovery. The species Homo sapiens is unprecedented and unparalleled among all life on Earth in that it’s sentience and intelligence far exceeds those of other creatures. As such it is only natural to question if humans should be responsible for preserving endangered species and natural resources. In Our Vanishing Wildlife Theodore Roosevelt stated: “We are, as a whole, still in that low state of civilization where we do not understand that it is also vandalism wantonly to destroy or permit the destruction of what is beautiful in nature, whether it be a cliff, a forest, or a species of mammal or bird. Here in the United States we turn our rivers and streams into sewers and dumping-grounds, we pollute the air, we destroy forests and exterminate fishes, birds and mammals' not to speak of vulgarizing charming landscapes with hideous advertisement” (In the Words…) Even though President Roosevelt brought these
"The tropical rainforest is the most complex ecosystem on Earth, yet human use of this precious resource does not reflect its ecological importance and immense biodiversity." Discuss.
Lee Ka Ying Janice GEOG 1016 Nature Conservation for Sustainable Societies 3rd Written Exercise: Essay Question Attempted: 4 "The tropical rainforest is the most complex ecosystem on Earth, yet human use of this precious resource does not reflect its ecological importance and immense biodiversity." Discuss. Tropical rainforest is a valuable natural resource with the most complex ecosystem on the Earth. Its importance to the global ecosystem and humanis extremely paramount. They are located in low-latitudes areas near the Equator, between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5ºN) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5ºS). The majority is lying between 10ºN to 10ºS, commonly found in Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo and South-east Asia(Figure 1). For the sake of its environmental opportunities available, human carry out large-scale deforestation by cutting and burning the forests to open up more land for development. This threatens the ecology and biodiversity drastically. Figure 1. Distribution of Tropical Rainforest (Source: www.mongabay.com) . Ecosystem of Tropical Rainforests Ecosystem refers to the interaction and inter-connection of energy and matter between biotic components (living organisms) and abiotic components (non-living organisms) (Loreau, M.,Naeem, S. andInchausti, P. 2002). A change in one component will lead to a series of chain effects on the other. Tropical
Kyoto Protocol.
Kyoto Protocol Life on earth is possible now because of a natural greenhouse effect in which the earth's atmosphere traps outgoing emission, thus causing the overall temperature of the earth to be much more warmer than it would be without the greenhouse. Climate change is not just an environmental issue. It also has aspects related to the economy, social and government. In addition, it raises concerns among generations, nations and regions of the world. The policies of the global climate change negotiations have led to an international agreement, called the Kyoto Protocol. This essay is about the perceptions from the scientists' point of view towards the agreement. As the world is getting more developed, human economic activities are having a distinct impact on the climate, which, will then lead to other impacts for the world's citizens and also ecosystems. News has been said that the global climate has been warming for the past number of years. The gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect are called "greenhouse gases and include water vapour, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and ozone. Of these, the most prevalent human-produced gas is carbon dioxide, whose source is primarily the burning of fossil fuels" (Richard C. Rhodes) such as from vehicles and factories. Air-condition and refrigerator is widely used nowadays as this
Atmospheric pollution
Atmospheric pollution Introduction Traditional problems related to atmospheric pollution concerned the immediate impact of industrial/domestic processes on the local environment. Very often this meant the impact of smoke resulting from the burning of coal or in earlier times wood. This aspect of atmospheric pollution is important: the average adult male has a daily consumption of: * 1.2 kg food; * 2 kg water; * 13.5 kg air. Problems are not only the preserve of the modern era. In the early 14th century, Edward I ('Hammer of the Scots') forbade coal burning in London while parliament, allegedly on pain of death, although it may have been a severe fine. Eye irritation was first complained of in LA in 1868. Major problems from smog (smoke+fog) were evident in London from the 19th century. This problem arose form the smoke created in the burning of bituminous coal (rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame) combined with humid conditions. The smoke acted as condensation nuclei for the moisture resulting in thick heavy smog. Below is an extract from the public records office (http://www.pro.gov.uk/inthenews/pollution/pollution2.htm) In 1954 the Committee on Air Pollution under the chairmanship of Sir Hugh Beaver reported after working for 21 months. In December 1952 London had suffered a serious smog problem resulting in 4000 deaths. The
Plan an experiment to compare the water potentials (Ø) of beetroot, potato and turnip.
Mark Acquaye 87 Brookscroft Road Walthamstow E17 4JP 7 May, 2007 The Editor Waltham Forest Guardian 34 Highams Park E4 5QW Dear Sir or Madam: I am writiting this letter to discuss the rersu Sincerely, ? Page 2 May 7,