Future Management of Ecosystems (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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When will S. right whales reach pre-whaling numbers?
When will S. right whales reach pre-whaling numbers?
By 2050
Document detailing minimal environmental harm for mining
Document detailing minimal environmental harm for mining
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Intergenerational equity principle meaning
Intergenerational equity principle meaning
Next generation shouldn't inherit less healthy/diverse environment
3 pillars of triple bottom line approach
3 pillars of triple bottom line approach
Social, environmental, and economic factors
Bioaccumulation definition
Bioaccumulation definition
Accumulation of toxins in individual organisms over time
4 types of biological control agents
4 types of biological control agents
General predators, specialised predators, parasites, microbes
Purpose of riparian buffer strips
Purpose of riparian buffer strips
Filter run-off and reduce riverbank erosion
Deep-rooted perennial plants control what problem?
Deep-rooted perennial plants control what problem?
Salinisation
Integrated pest management strategy
Integrated pest management strategy
Combines multiple methods, biological primary, limits chemicals
What does S. American weevil control? When released?
What does S. American weevil control? When released?
Water weed Salvinia, released 1980