24.6-9: Case Studies Flashcards
1
Q
Masai Mara
A
- National reserve in Kenya
- Combines locals (farming) with larger land owners
- Promotes conservation and income (ecotourism)
2
Q
Terai Region
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- Home to Bengal Tiger
- Forest under pressure because of increased agriculture & grazing
- Community forest initiatives allow locals to exploit responsibility
- Marketing products for forest generates income
3
Q
Peat Bogs
A
- Takes 1000s years to accumulate
- Ideal for Sphagum moss: good for birds to feed on
- Local schemes aim to restore them & end commercial use
4
Q
Human activity affecting Galapagos
A
- Fishing & Whaling
- Introduction of new species damaging ecosystem
- Tourism
- a scientific research
- Increasing population
5
Q
Maintaining Galapagos
A
- Searching boats for foreign species
- Using natural predators
- Educating
- Captive breeding for tortoises
- Galapagos Marine Reserve
6
Q
Antarctica
A
- Overfishing of keystone species
- Monitor catch sizes
- Whales protected by marine reserves
- Sea birds protected by night fishing
