Exam 1 Flashcards
Who is Aldo Leopold
- the author of A Sand County Almanac
- ecologist
- founder of wilderness society
- Un advisor on conservation
why are we reading SCA
- it inspires readers to be more eco friendly
- persuades
- informs about conservation and action
What does it mean to view land as a commodity?
to use it for our own financial advantage- which leads to taking advantage of it
What does it mean to view land as a community?
to see the land as one. each piece of the puzzle is important for its function. and when too much is used or misplaced, the community can not be whole.
how does the concept of commodity vs. community relate to urbanization and urban areas?
urbanization can treat the environment like a commodity; taking and taking without considering the environment itself. urban areas must consider the community of the environment in order to maintain a healthy balance for all organisms and the atmosphere.
If we view land as community, it is loved and respected, and “yields a cultural harvest” how might that apply to urban areas?
in urban areas we need to be conscious of the effects humans have on plants and animals. if all is respected, both humans and animals can thrive- yielding a cultural harvest
key points from the text
- Round river: a river that flowed into itself- emphasizing the cycle of nature
- “Harmony with man is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and cut off his left”
- “The land is one organism”
- must balance, else its member-species will disappear
- cogs and wheels
describe wolves in Yellowstone and relate to SCA and EUE
one animal leaving caused a chain of reactions- round river
who is Kirsten Parris
the author of ecology of urban environments
- works and studies many ecology programs in australia
- leads research for clean air and urban environments
why are we reading Ecology of urban environments
to give us a better understanding of urban environment impact on animals and the environment.
anthropocene
the age of humans
“great acceleration”
why is anthropocene relevant when considering urban environments
sliver of time, yet unmistakable impact
altered more than 50% of earths land, changed atmosphere
what are some of the challenges when defining the term urban?
sometimes it cover nearly every square inch of the earth humans have touched. there is a very gray line when separating urban from suburban or even suburban from rural
urban
a dense, developed, populated habitat developed by people for people
Are urban areas important for conservation of biodiversity (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria) or do you think protecting urban biodiversity is a last resort to saving species? Explain.
Urban biodiversity needs to be protected as a result of urban environments. If urban environments did not exists, biodiversity may not need protecting- it would just exist. Therefore it is a last resort.
what information did you gain about nonhuman species?
they are being greatly effected by humans interaction with the environment
Do you think ecological principles and relationships that exist in natural (non-urban) environments also exist in urban environments? Why or why not?
yes. the principles may be altered but they are necessary i order to keep the chain/flow of the environment consistent. the animals must adapt.
Which aspects of urban ecology interest you the most? Why?
how to improve animals ways of life as only a few species have positive responses to city resources
Julie Feinstein
- avid bird watcher
- blogger
- former collection manager at American Museum of natural history
why are we reading urban wildlife guide?
to become familiar with the species that among us and their tendencies.
North Americas only native marsupial
opposum
a scatter hoarder of nuts, especially acorns
eastern grey squirrel
feb 2 is this animals famous day
groundhog
males and females remain in copulatory tie or genital lock and are unable to separate to 5-45 minute
coyote
