Wetlands Essay
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Subject: Year 10 Creek to Coast – Wetlands in Danger Assessment Piece: | Research Report & Oral Presentation | Year Level: | 10 | Student’s Name: | Leonard Leong | Teacher’s Name: | Mr Graf | Length: | Maximum 1000 – 1200 words | Due Date: | Thursday, 29 May 2008. (no later than 2.00pm) | | |
This report aims to delineate the reasons why the wetland area ‘Crown Land’ owned by the Queensland Government should not be developed into multi-levelled apartment complexes for housing. Research was undertaken into the topic and a range of reasons on why wetlands are more important than the need for extra housing were identified. The report is concentrated around the benefits of having wetlands such as how they help to prevent flooding, cleansing of our waterways by filtering pollutants out and adding social, economic and cultural value to our community. An interesting finding was that wetlands were ranked amongst the most highly threatened ecosystems on the planet. This was due to development and economic progress and inconsistencies within government policies. As such, the government should be fighting for the survival of the wetlands instead of trying to build housing estates on them. In conclusion, it is clear that wetlands are an important part of our society and we benefit from them everyday because of the valuable services they provide.
Table of Contents Subject | Page | 1.0 Introduction | 3 | 2.0 Importance of Wetlands - Biodiversity | 4 | 2.1 Shoreline Stabilisation & Storm Protection | 4 | 2.2 Water Purification & Flood Control | 4 | 2.3 Cultural Value and Historical Significance | 5 | 2.4 Recreation and Tourism | 5 | 3.0 Habitat Destruction | 6 | 3.1 The Ramsar Convention | 6 | 4.0 Conclusion | 7 | Bibliography | 8 |
1.0 Introduction
During the past five years, the greater Brisbane metropolitan area has experienced rapid growth due, partly,
Subject: Year 10 Creek to Coast – Wetlands in Danger Assessment Piece: | Research Report & Oral Presentation | Year Level: | 10 | Student’s Name: | Leonard Leong | Teacher’s Name: | Mr Graf | Length: | Maximum 1000 – 1200 words | Due Date: | Thursday, 29 May 2008. (no later than 2.00pm) | | |
This report aims to delineate the reasons why the wetland area ‘Crown Land’ owned by the Queensland Government should not be developed into multi-levelled apartment complexes for housing. Research was undertaken into the topic and a range of reasons on why wetlands are more important than the need for extra housing were identified. The report is concentrated around the benefits of having wetlands such as how they help to prevent flooding, cleansing of our waterways by filtering pollutants out and adding social, economic and cultural value to our community. An interesting finding was that wetlands were ranked amongst the most highly threatened ecosystems on the planet. This was due to development and economic progress and inconsistencies within government policies. As such, the government should be fighting for the survival of the wetlands instead of trying to build housing estates on them. In conclusion, it is clear that wetlands are an important part of our society and we benefit from them everyday because of the valuable services they provide.
Table of Contents Subject | Page | 1.0 Introduction | 3 | 2.0 Importance of Wetlands - Biodiversity | 4 | 2.1 Shoreline Stabilisation & Storm Protection | 4 | 2.2 Water Purification & Flood Control | 4 | 2.3 Cultural Value and Historical Significance | 5 | 2.4 Recreation and Tourism | 5 | 3.0 Habitat Destruction | 6 | 3.1 The Ramsar Convention | 6 | 4.0 Conclusion | 7 | Bibliography | 8 |
1.0 Introduction
During the past five years, the greater Brisbane metropolitan area has experienced rapid growth due, partly,
References: Books Brewer, D (2003), Wetlands, Chrysalis Books, London Websites Wetlands (2008) [Internet] Ecosystems: Wetlands (1998) [Internet]. Available at <www.cdli.ca/CITE/ecowetlands.htm> accessed 3/5/08 The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1996) [Internet] Greening Australia Queensland (inc.), 2001 Wetland Vegetation [Internet]. Available at <www.queensland.greeningaustralia.org.au> accessed 15/5/08 What are Wetlands? (2007) [Internet] Some Issues in Wetlands & Waterways (2008) [Internet]. Available at <www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/environment/educational-resources/wetlands/some-issues-in-> accessed 20/5/08 Kakadu National Park (2008) [Internet] Other sources Brisbane City Council, 2001, Welcome to Boondall Wetlands, accessed 15/5/08 Bushcare, National Heritage Trust, 2001, Wetland Vegetation, accessed 15/5/08 Pictures taken from Wetlands of International & National Impor tance (2008) [Internet]. Available at <www.dnr.nsw.gov.au/water/wetlands_facts_international.shtml> accessed 10/5/08 Lakes Argyle & Kununurra Wetlands (2004) [Internet]