Ecosystem Management

Question 1

What are the 3 types of ecosystems in ecosystem management?

Answer 1

masai mara

terai region in nepal

peat bogs

Question 2

What is the masai mara?

Answer 2

• it is a savannah ecosystem

- native population are semi-nomadic pastoralists

Question 3

Why does masai mara need management?

Answer 3

• local people use the land which damages the ecoysystem
• WWF found massive deelive of hooted animals in recent decades
• conservation charities workign with masai to stop the damage to ecosystem
  by providing alternative sources of income e.g. ecotourism

Question 4

What is the terai region nepal?

Answer 4

it is a forest

- contains many species - some of which are endangered species e.g. bengal tiger

Question 5

Why does the terai region need management?

Answer 5

• local people use the forest for resources e.g. fire wood, building materials
• reduces habitat
• closer contact between animals and humans e.g. eat crops or kill livestock
• WWF work with local people to conserve the forest and animal species e.g. gas stoves, educate locals

Question 6

What are peat bogs and why are they managed?

Answer 6

• home to many unique species of plants and animals
• fragile ecosystems
• slow to recover from damage
• Grazing animals damage ecosystem
• conservation programmes and charities reward farmers for using peat
  bogs in a sustainable way