Unit 4 AOS 1 #1
Meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.
What is sustainable development
A serious disagreement or argument between two or more interest groups
What is a conflict?
An organisation that places conservation covenants on land
What is Trust for nature
Edithvale Wetlands
What is an example of the Ramsar site?
Air Quality, biodiversity, Coasts, Inland waters, Land
What some of the key themes in the SOE reports
VNPA and SIV+VRFish
Who are the interest groups involved in the Marine National Parks and Sanctuaries conflict?
Manage potentially threatening processes
What is one of the aims/objectives of the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Act 2019
Structures such as homes, offices and factories using processes and materials that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient
What is green building design?
quality and quantity of water and soil, biodiversity, introduced species
What are observable characteristics of the health of an environment?
Erosion, Salinity, Loss of River Flows, Vegetation loss, Climate change, Introduced species
What are some of the key threats to the health of our environment?
Small groups may have little impact
What is a disadvantage of Direct Action?
A man made covering to protect frequently used walking tracks.
What is a boardwalk
Improving our farmlands
Bringing back trees
Restoring wildlife habitats
What are the aims of Landcare?
Vagueness of term, oxymoron, cost, measurement
What is a critique of sustainability and sustainable development?
Deer
What is an introduced species that is a major threat to the health of Wilsons Prom.
Vote by all registered voters on whether or not the people accept or reject a proposed change
What is a referendum?
Protection, enhancement and management of natural and cultural assets
What is an example of responsibility of a Park Ranger
Work towards the wise use of all wetlands through national land-use planning, appropriate policies and legislation, management actions and public education
What is one of the three pillars of the Ramsar Convention?
What is the State of Environment Report?
Economic value
What is an example of the importance of healthy environments for society?
Provides credibility to a groups position and gains media attention
What is an advantage of the use of prominent people?
Essentially an intergovernmental agreement between the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments. It’s purpose is to set a consistent approach to assessing whether species are eligible to be listed as threatened.
What is the Common Assessment Method (CAM)?
Farm land that back onto Wilsons Prom
What is an example of Landcare near Wilsons Prom?