Ramsar
Main bird
Red Necked stint
Where was the Ramsar Convention made?
Ramsar, Iran
List a perception for surfing
Gymnasium, recreation, fun and enjoyment
Group against the Franklin river dam
The Wilderness Society
Year
1971
Migratory path of RNS
Siberia to Australia
Perception for economic
Commodity, make a profit
Group for the Franklin river dam
HEC Hydro-electricty commission
2 objectives
To conserve wetlands
Ensure migratory birds have a habitat maintained at both ends of the migratory path
What is RNS trying to avoid?
Winter
Perception for conservation
Musuem, fragile, protect, conserve for future generations
TWS methods of protest
direct action, paddle outs, stickers, protesting, public rallies
2 local Ramsar locations
Lake Connewarre
Swan Bay
What is the status of the RNS?
Near threatened
How does the livewire incorporate all three CRE
C - platforms
R - High ropes course
E - Charge people, business
How did TWS percieve the enviornment?
Fragile, Needs protection, musuem, preserve for future generations
5 management startgies
fencing
signage
Viewing platforms
Designated paths
Errossion control
5 threats to the RNS
Feral cats/dogs
Urbanisation
Climate change
Drought
Fisherman
Rubbish
List 2 examples of C, R and E activities
C - Friends of, tree planting
R - Surfing and kayaking
E - Livewire park, GRAW
How did HEC perceive the enviornment?
Commodity, somthing to make money from, a resoucre for electricty and power