30 by 30
What is the main goal of the 30 by 30 initiative?
To increase the amount of conserved land and water in the US by 30% by the year 2030.
Who first colonized Tanzania?
Germany in 1880 and came under British rule in 1919
Name 2 criteria for wanting to establish a conservation area?
Important/unique features
protcting non-human species
places where a lot of species live
endangered/threatened species
resources we want to manage for use
ecosystem services
recreation
protection from peop/development/land use
cultural importance
Hoh River
Saguaro
Everglades
Lake Michigan
95%
What large heards of animals are they trying to protect?
Wildebeest
What central ideas can be found within a Conservation Profile?
Biodiversity
Interactions
Human Activity
What is a conservation profile?
A conservation status of a specific biological species, natural area, or water. It will include its biological importance, threats it faces, and efforts to protecting the area.
What are 2 benefits of protecting 30% of the Earth's land and oceans by 2030?
Protects species and their habitats - help combat endangered species and their habitats from being broken or lost
Climate change - protect our water, air quality, food, and overall health
Ecosystem Services - more protected areas means higher quality resources
Recreation
Equitable Decision Making
Cultural Importance
Why have the boundaries of the SNP changed over time?
Disagreements about who can be in the park and how they can use it.
Define "biodiversity" and explain its importance in conservation.
Biodiversity - the variety of all living things on Earth and their interactions
Ecosystems health and sustainability
Name 3 things that our conservation profiles all included.
Biodiversity
Human and non-human interactions
Boundaries
Predator/prey
What is an issue that they are running in different states?
A majority of the land is privately owned
Why did they establish the SNP?
To prevent Europeans from over hunting and disrupting the natural landscape that has ben relatively unspoiled by man.
What is the purpose of a conservation management plan?
To have a plan in protecting a place
What is the main cause of change to these ecosystems over time?
Humans
Name one of the 8 principles that the 30 by 30 Initiative will address.
Create more parks and safe outdoor opportunities in nature-deprived communities
Support Tribally Led Conservation and Restoration Priorities
Expand Collaborative Conservation of Fish and Wildlife Habitats and Corridors
Increase Access for Outdoor Recration
Incentivize and Reward the Voluntary Conservation Efforts of Fishers, Ranchers, Farmers and Forest Owners
Create Jobs by Investing in Restoration and Resilience
Explain how the Serengeti serves as a model for other conservation areas.
It is the most extensively studied ecosystem. It has been researched since 1951
Why is public engagement crucial in conservation efforts?
Engaged public means they are more likely to support the conservation effort.
How do conservation profiles support the 30 by 30 initiative
Provides mapping and data on existing and potential conservation areas