History
This became the first national park in 1872.
What is Yellowstone?
Early settlers believed this about America’s natural resources.
What is that they were unlimited?
This agency, the US Forest Service was created in 1905 under which president?
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
This concept involves using nature responsibly to ensure it remains available in the future.
What is conservation?
This U.S. federal agency provides support for protecting specific wildlife species.
What is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
The first national wildlife refuge was created in this year
What is 1903?
Nearly this many acres were set aside for refuges, reserves, and forests.
What is 200 million acres?
Passed in 1916, this act created the National Park Service.
What is the National Park Service Act (Organic Act)?
This method of conservation involves little or no human interference with natural systems.
What is preservation?
This part of the government provides conservation funding through the Farm Bill.
What is the federal government (or USDA)?
The first national wildlife refuge was located here.
What is Pelican Island, Florida?
Overharvesting of these species could earn the equivalent of $100 per pair.
What are canvasbacks (ducks) or waterfowl?
This 1934 act was designed to control overgrazing on public lands.
What is the Taylor Grazing Act?
This type of conservation fixes ecosystems that are damaged or not functioning.
What is restoration?
This type of tourism supports conservation while benefiting local economies.
What is ecotourism?
This U.S. President signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
The main goal of the National Park Service Act was to conserve this trio.
What are scenery, historic objects, and wildlife?
This 1970 law requires environmental assessments for federal projects.
What is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?
This approach to conservation helps people make smart, long-term ecological decisions.
What is education?
This conservation group partners with landowners and multiplies their donations to protect wildlife.
What is Ducks Unlimited?
This type of hunting involved the commercial harvest of wildlife for sale, leading to massive population declines.
What is market hunting?
This percentage of Earth’s land surface is currently protected.
What is 15%?
This conservation model emphasizes sustainable use of natural resources.
What is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?
Managing ecosystems often includes doing this controlled activity in forests.
What is prescribed burning?
The four main types of conservation are
preservation, restoration, management and education