Biosphere Reserve in 2004. These titles designated for XTNP emphasized its importance at the international level as a habitat for rare migratory birds‚ as well as a coastal ecosystem with high biodiversity for conservation that creates livelihoods for thousands of local people. The aquatic biodiversity of this wetland ecosystem provides food and livelihood for local people in five communes in the national park buffer zone namely Giao Thien‚ Giao An‚ Giao Lac‚ Giao Xuan‚ and Giao Hai with
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Deforestation It is impossible to overstate the importance of humankind ’s clearing of the forests. The transformation of forested lands by human actions represents one of the great forces in global environmental change and one of the great drivers of biodiversity loss. The impact of people has been and continues to be profound. Forests are cleared‚ degraded and fragmented by timber harvest‚ conversion to agriculture‚ road-building‚ human-caused fire‚ and in myriad other ways. The effort to use and subdue
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discuss the roles of the MPAs and to trade off benefits and negative effects. Direct benefits of MPAs 2.1 biological diversity S Chape and more thought MPAs are “a valid and measurable indicator of progress in conserving the world’s remaining biodiversity‚ or at least slowing the rate of loss.” (S chape al‚ nd). MPAs can be managed as strict nature reserves‚ national parks‚ community conserved areas or managed resource areas in order to protect biological diversity. 2.2 Fisheries “Management with
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they would be interested if a company offered sustainable holiday options. Indeed‚ sustainable tourism starts gaining place. We start talking about managing resources so environmental‚ social and economic needs are fulfilled without damaging the biodiversity and culture. We think of meeting not only the needs of present tourists and host regions‚ but also enhance opportunities for the future. THE CAUSES With the tourism industry in bloom in more regions‚ harmful impacts on local environment
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information‚ viewed 6 Feb http://asylum60.blogspot.com/2007/12/saving-malaysian-wildlife-from.html#ixzz1DMG5lOcj pg 2) Shreeve‚ Tim 1982. Discovering Ecology. Sceptre Books Ltd: London. Sustaining Biodiversity( 2005): The Species Approach‚ Living in the environment. (2005) How Do Scientists Define Biodiversity. (n.d.) Retrieved July 15‚ 2011 fromhttp://www.biodiversityproject.org/bdscientists.html The world’s biomes. (n.d.) Retrieved July 15‚ 2007 from‚ http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets []. SECTION A (40 Marks) Attempt
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Sustainable Development in South Asia * Sustainable Development (SD) implies economic growth together with the protection of environmental quality‚ each reinforcing the other. Sustainable Development‚ thus‚ is maintaining a balance between the human need to improve lifestyles and feeling of well-being on one hand‚ and preserving natural resources and ecosystems‚ on which we and future generations depend. The main features that all the definitions have are as follows: * A desirable human
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island in the world and serves as the habitat for millions of different flora and fauna species‚ Madagascar really fascinates people with its astonishing biodiversity. But with the present day factors that threaten the innocent land‚ many of the rest of Madagascar’s unique creatures are at risk. Madagascar has been designated as a biodiversity hotspot. Most of its landmarks are directly vulnerable by the staggering increase of human inhabitants. The island faces massive deterioration as villagers
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Geography 3.6 | Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue | A contemporary geographic issue refers to a topic‚ concern‚ problem‚ debate‚ or controversy related to a natural and/or cultural environment‚ which includes a spatial dimension‚ and is currently unresolved. The deforestation that is currently occurring in Africa is a contemporary geographic issue‚ as it is a concern for the African environment‚ covering the region of sub-Saharan Africa‚ and is still on-going in the present
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Cited: Larsen‚ Janet. "The Sixth Great Extinction: A Status Report." Humanist 64.6 (2004): 6. MAS Ultra - School Edition. Web. 18 Mar. 2012. Majeres‚ Julie. "The Politics Of Biodiversity." World & I 17.12 (2002): 54. MAS Ultra - School Edition. Web. 18 Mar. 2012. "Periwinkle Points Up Value Of Rare Plants." International Wildlife 30.2 (2000): 9. MAS Ultra - School Edition. Web. 18 Mar. 2012.
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