3.2.2 Flashcards
conservation
protection and restoration
recreation
getting away from everyday life
economic
to make money / profit
conservation (P)
perceptions : the outdoor environment needs protection and care, and conservationists view it as a ‘museum’ or ‘temple’
conservation (I)
interaction : human effort aimed at protecting or restoring environments or elements
conservation (I)
impacts : (positive) removal of weeds and introduced species allows native flora and fauna to flourish, increases water quality and protection against native species, all of which increases biodiversity.
recreation (PII)
perceptions : recreationalist often see the environment as a ‘gymnasium’ or a playground a place in which they can use for personal enjoyment or to challenge themselves
recreation (I)
users often modify their environment to better their fun, this includes hiking or rock-climbing
recreation (I)
impacts : (negative) establishment of tracks can cause erosion of land or river banks, along with soil compactions. (positive) boosted the industry and better protecting and preserving the environment
economic (PII)
perceptions : land is seen as a resource and a place to make money for each own benefit
economic (I)
interactions : some practises including mining of coal, or forestry. primary industry interactions involve utilising the outdoor environment to grow harvest and extract natural resources for use by humans
economic (I)
Impacts : (negative) alteration of landscapes through mining, or pressure on specific species due to excessive harvesting and pollution to the atmosphere. (positive) tourism from these help grow economies.