16.5 – Conservation Flashcards
_Development mates needs without hurting future generations
sustainable
_Manages resources for present and future generations
sustainable development
how does sustainable development meeting needs without hurting future generations? Give two examples
resources meet current needs and resources will still be available for future use
the_industry has started to adopt sustainable practices
timber
_Practices focus on a new species but benefit entire ecosystems
conservation
the_works to protect individual species from extinction
endangered species act, or ESA
A listed species is often called_
umbrella species
what do umbrella species do?
they keep the habitat in which the species lives protected and other species are protected because I share the ecosystem
protecting earth_helps protect our future
resources
the_was created in 1970
environmental protection agency or EPA
The EPA develop policies and regulations to protect the_
environment
_Helps to protect the environment and endangered species
legislation
name three acts that help the environment and endangered species
clean air act or CAA, Clean Water Act or CWA, the endangered species act or ESA
the_helps manage public lands
National Park Service