Conservation Organisations Flashcards
Name 3 Government conservation organisations
Natural England
Natural Resources Wales
NatureScot (Scottish Natural Heritage)
Name 3 things Natural England does
- help land managers and farmers protect wildlife and landscapes
- advise on the protection of the marine environment in inshore waters (0 to 12 nautical miles)
- improving public access to the coastline
- managing 140 National Nature Reserves and supporting National Trails
- providing planning advice and wildlife licences through the planning system
- managing programmes that help restore or recreate wildlife habitats
- conserving and enhancing the landscape
- providing evidence to help make decisions affecting the natural environment
How many National Nature Reserves does Natural England manage?
140
Names 3 non-government conservation organisations
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust RSPB WWF (Worldwide wildlife Fund for Nature) Flora and Fauna International The National Trust
Name 3 Pressure Groups
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS)
Greenpeace
Friends of the Earth (FOE)
Extinction Rebellion
What does Extinction Rebellion do?
international activism
Uses non-violent civil disobedience methods to encourage those in power to take action on climate and envrio issues
What are two splinter groups off extinction rebellion?
Animal Rebellion
Wildlife Rebellion
What main tool do extinction rebellion impose in their activism?
non-violent civil disobedience
What does the National Trust do
look after special places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland
how does National Trust get funding?
membership fees
donations
legacies
revenue from commercial operations
How many historic houses, gardens and ancient mountains do the National Trust look after?
over 350
How many members do the National Trust have?
4.5 million
