tragedy of the commons
What is the tragedy of the commons?
Shared resources get overused, destroyed
what is a negative effect of overgrazing
increased erosion, decreased water infiltration, and loss of biodiversity.
what is the green revolution
a shift in agriculture
what does sustainablility mean
Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs
what does ipm stand for
Integrated Pest Management
Why does the tragedy of commons happen
Selfish use depletes shared resources.
whats a solution to overgrazing
rational grazing
what allows farming in dry areas
irrigation
is climate change good or bad for sustainable forestry
very bad
A cultural practice that involves changing the crop planted in a field each season to disrupt pest life cycles.
crop rotation
give an example of the tragedy of the commons
overfishing, overgrazing, air or ocean pollution, ect
what does CAFO stand for
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
what can increase nutritional values
gmo's
name a reason why sustainable forestry is important
combating climate change, biodiversity conservation, economic stability, water and soil health, ect.
which is NOT an benefit of IPM’s ?
lower cost, high training, reduced pest resistance.
How does climate change demonstrate the tragedy of the commons
Individual emissions ruin the shared atmosphere for all.
Less of meat ___ reduce Co2 and methane emissions
consumption
whatt can increase profits and efficiency for farms
mechanization
This type of harvesting removes all trees in a given area, often contrasted with sustainable, selective cutting.
clear cutting
This agricultural strategy involves planting several different types of crops in the same area to reduce pest vulnerability.
inter cropping
How to solve the tragedy of commons
Implement regulation, privatization, or community-based collective management of shared resources
Manure Lagoon = Large, open storage pits for _____ waste
Animal
what is the green revolution characterized by
by high input and high yield methods
This type of "burn" is intentionally set to reduce fuel loads and promote forest health.
a Controlled Burn (or Prescribed Fire)
this type of pest control involves using natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to manage pest populations.
biological control