Unit 4 AOS 1 #1
What is sustainable development
Meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.
What is the abbreviation for State of the Environment Report?
SOE
What is a conflict?
A serious disagreement or argument between two or more interest groups
What is Trust for nature
An organisation that places conservation covenants on land
What is an example of a RAMSAR site
Western Port Bay - Rhyll Inlet
What is the importance of Healthy outdoor environments to individuals?
Resources, Intrinsic Values, Education, Scientific Research
How is Recretion an example of the importance of healthy outdoor environments for individuals?
-opportunities to interact with OE
-Build pos relationships
-Good for mental and physical wellbeing
What are the conflicting groups involved in the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant issue?
VNPA and Vic Government
What is one of the aims/objectives of the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Act 2019
Manage potentially threatening processes
What is green building design?
Structures such as homes, offices and factories using processes and materials that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient
What are observable characteristics of the health of an environment?
quality and quantity of water and soil, biodiversity, introduced species
What are some of the key threats to the health of our environment?
Erosion, Salinity, Loss of River Flows, Vegetation loss, Climate change, Introduced species
Grazing in the alpine national park has been happening since? When did MCA begin?
the 1800's and late 1950's, after VNPA
What is litigation and how was it used as a decision making process?
Litigation - Use of the court system
YWYS - took Vic Gov to court
Vic Gov - Counter sued YWYS
What are the aims of Landcare?
Improving our farmlands
Bringing back trees
Restoring wildlife habitats
What is a critique of sustainability and sustainable development?
Vagueness of term, oxymoron, cost, measurement
What is an introduced species that is a major threat to the health of Wilsons Prom.
Deer, Foxes, Cats
What is the decision making process used in the Grazing issue icluding the specific details.
Legislation - amendment of the National Park act
What is an example of responsibility of a Park Ranger
Protection, enhancement and management of natural and cultural assets
What is one of the three pillars of the Ramsar Convention?
Work towards the wise use of all wetlands through national land-use planning, appropriate policies and legislation, management actions and public education
What is the State of Environment Report?
Produced every 5 years and contains information on the current condition of the Australian Environment.
What is an example of the importance of healthy environments for society?
Economic value, Future food, Education
What is an advantage of the use of prominent people?
Provides credibility to a groups position and gains media attention
Identify a specific species that is listed in the Flora and Fauna Gaurantee Amendement Act found in Phillip Island
Eastern Barred Bandicoot
What is an example location that we used Landcare in?
South of Cowes off Gap Road