Conservation Law
The ESA requires
(1) protection of the species and (2) its critical habitat, and (3) a Recovery Plan
Three activities associated with habitat restoration are
re-vegetation with native species. removal of non-native species and physical habitat alterations
Three core sustainability strategies are
resource management, a circular economy, and renewable energy
What are ecosystem services?
Benefits humans receive from nature for free
A Sand County Almanac
Responsibility for taking care of the environment, as opposed to just using resources for human benefit
Three “no take” prohibitions of the MMPA are
in U.S. waters, by U.S. citizens on the high seas, and the importation of marine mammals and products
coral reef
Use of man-made structures placed in marine waters to provide attachment surfaces for algae and invertebrates
walking wetlands
The practice of flooding fields on a rotating basis to allow habitat for waterfowl and migratory birds
Four categories of ecosystem services are
provisioning, regulating, habitat/supporting, and cultural benefits
Wilderness for Wildlife proposes that
large tracts of land must be set aside as wilderness for large animals
trade in live animals and plants and wildlife products across national borders
CITES
restoration of prairies
Biodiversity, pollinator support, carbon sequestration, water management, and erosion control
phytoremediation
The use of plants to decontaminate toxic soil or water
Debt for nature swaps
Cancelling foreign debt in exchange for the preservation of conservation
The idea that wildlife should be valued only if it provides economic value is flawed
their role in the proper functioning of the ecosystem is one source of their value
The MBTA prohibits
hunting, capturing, killing, selling or purchasing any migratory bird or any part, nest, or egg of any migratory bird
vernal pools
Rare habitats that fill with water and unique species during spring rains
Adverse ecological effects of aquaculture include
spreading of disease, fish waste, antibiotics, and escaped fish
ecotourism
Travel to places to support habitat conservation
Land Ethic
Respect for all biotic components and a sense of responsibility to maintain the integrity of land is known
The Big Cat Public Safety Act:
Prohibits the private ownership of big cats and makes it illegal for exhibitors to allow direct contact with cubs
riparian habitat restoration
Re-establishing natural stream flow through removal of dams and flow-altering structures
Business practices of the company 4Ocean included
funding the removal of plastic from the environment while continuing to reduce plastic use, recycle plastic into bracelets and other items, with the proceeds used to fund ocean plastic cleanups.
Valuation
Assigning a dollar amount for ecosystem services
Environmental Stewardship
A philosophy designed around understanding as much as we can about how the Earth works and sustains itself, and using that wisdom to guide our lives, communities, and societies