Case studies Module 6

Question 1

Explain the Terai Arc casestudy and how it’s been managed to reduce conflict between conservation and preservation?

Answer 1

Forest and grasslands inbetween Nepal and India, it contains endangered species (Bengal tiger, Asian elephant)
7 million people live here and depend on forest’s resources, also more housing in forest so animals and humans in closer contact increasing conflict between the 2
Conservation charity WWF has worked with local people to help balance their needs and conserving the forest and it’s wildlife eg( solar cookers and biogas generators so need less food as fuel)

Question 2

Explain the Masai Mari casestudy and how it’s been managed to reduce conflict between conservation and preservation?

Answer 2

National reserve in Kenya, so large area of grassland (savannah) containing lots of wildlife
The Maasai people live in the area and earn a living raising livestock, bringing them into conflict with conservationists as overgrazing kills the wildlife
Conservation trusts are working with the maasai people to help them make money with the land through conservation, ecotourism projects, and to farm in a sustainable way

Question 3

Explain the UK peat bogs casestudy and how it’s been managed to reduce conflict between conservation and preservation?

Answer 3

Peat bogs store water and CO2, they are home to lots of different plants and animals
Famers use peat bogs to graze sheep and deer, which causes conflict with conservationists as casues loss of moss species which form the bogs, soil compaction (water runoff), and general erosion
Environmental stewardship scheme have given money so farmers can use peat bogs in a sustainable way, so less animals have to use peatbog and when they do it’s less harmful

Question 4

The Galapagos islands case study in terms of how human activities affect the environmentally sensitive eco-system?

Answer 4

Small group of islands in the Pacific ocean, containing many rare species of plant and animal

Non-native animals introduced eat native species,
Non-native plants compete with native plants for their resources reducing their populations

Methods of control: Eradication programs
Rules which prevent tourists bringing new species

Question 5

The Antarctica case study in terms of how human activities affect the environmentally sensitive eco-system?

Answer 5

Human activities: Pollution: dumping sewage, leaving rubbish, shipping accidents spilling oil
Hunting:, whaling and fishing

Methods of control:
Sewage must be taken away to a different country and treated
Ships using thick oil as fuel are banned
Whaling and hunting banned
Tourist restrictions

Question 6

The lake district and Snowdonia national parks case study in terms of how human activities affect the environmentally sensitive eco-system?

Answer 6

Effect of human activities:

Erosion