conservation of natural resources conservation of natural resources‚ the wise use of the earth’s resources by humanity. The term conservation came into use in the late 19th cent. and referred to the management‚ mainly for economic reasons‚ of such valuable natural resources as timber‚ fish‚ game‚ topsoil‚ pastureland‚ and minerals‚ and also to the preservation of forests‚ wildlife‚ parkland‚ wilderness‚ and watershed areas. In recent years the science of ecology has clarified the workings of the biosphere;
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Conservation versus Preservation Dear editor in chief of the Central Kentucky News Journal‚ I am writing you this letter to inform you of how we must conserve the natural resources located in the Bridger Teton National Forest. If you are not aware of what the Bridger Teton National Forest is‚ it is a “3.4 million acres of public land located in western Wyoming.” (University of Phoenix‚ 2007) For the most part‚ “It has remained virtually untouched by human presence and is the largest contiguous
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hoses or pressure washers to clean sidewalks and other paved areas. Never allow water to run unnecessarily‚ and avoid using the toilet as a trash can. Avoid overuse of the air conditioning – the harder it works‚ the more water (and energy!) is used to cool the building. Encourage your school’s cafeteria staff to avoid using trays when possible. Fewer items to wash means less water is used to wash them! Research the water needs of the plants currently found on the
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This paper will emphasize the conservation strategies surrounding Orangutans and the reasons as to why they are so desperately needed. Orangutans are quickly becoming more and more endangered‚ and are expected to become completely extinct by the year 2025. ( ) In a world where humans have the capability to destroy these lands that once solely belonged to these primates‚ humans also have the ability to conserve and protect this species. The ways in which humans and international conservatory groups
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Water conservation From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia United States postal stamp advocating water conservation. Water conservation encompasses the policies‚ strategies and activities to manage fresh water as a sustainable resource‚ to protect the water environment‚ and to meet current and future human demand. Population‚ household size and growth and affluence all affect how much water is used. Factors such as climate change will increase pressures on natural water resources especially in manufacturing and
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THE CONSERVATION OF THE ANGONO-BINANGONAN PETROGLYPHS IN ANGONO-BINANGONAN‚ RIZAL Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION Visiting Historical and Cultural sites is one of the most popular tourist activities nowadays. Travelers such as families‚ senior citizens‚ students and even foreign and domestic visitors choose to visit attractions that may be related to the historical and cultural background of a certain place when on vacation. The Angono-Binangonan
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Water conservation refers to reducing the usage of water and recycling of waste water for different purposes such as cleaning‚ manufacturing‚ and agricultural irrigation. Water conservation and water efficiency [edit] Water conservation Water conservation can be defined as: 1. Any beneficial deduction in water loss‚ use‚ or waste 2. A reduction in water use accomplished by implementation of water conservation or water efficiency measures; or‚ 3. Improved water management practices that reduce
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Conservation of Biodiversity One of the most pressing environmental issues today is the conservation of biodiversity. Many factors threaten the world’s biological heritage. The challenge is for nations‚ government agencies‚ organisations and individuals to protect and enhance biological diversity‚ while continuing to meet people’s needs for natural resources. Biodiversity is the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment. Biodiversity
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to instigate wildlife conservation efforts in India‚ World Wildlife Fund has set up various groups. India hosts diverse kinds of wildlife species possibly due to the broad range of weather‚ soil‚ climate‚ and other similar factors. On the negative side‚ however‚ there are certain species that are threatened or vulnerable and are required pro¬¬tection. Perhaps the need of the time is to put more and more conservation efforts to protect wildlife in India. Wildlife Conservation Efforts in India In
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Energy Conservation 1 Mitigation Strategies and Solutions: Energy Conservation Katie Shuker Axia College of University of Phoenix Energy Conservation 2 Energy conservation is the practice of decreasing the quantity of energy used while achieving a similar outcome of end use. This practice may result in increase human comfort‚ personal security‚ national security‚ environmental value‚ and financial capital. Energy conservation is a reduction or elimination of unnecessary energy use
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