Lecture 14 Flashcards
1
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What does socio-ecological science provide?
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A theoretical framework that views the environment as consisting of ecological and social processes and components, including biomes, humans and wildlife
2
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What is Brucellosis?
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A disease that causes failed pregnancies among cattle, and can cause farmers to lose their ‘Brucellosis free’ status for beef sales and can affect their economic sustainability
3
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Management of bison in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem
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- The Interagency Bison Management Plan - co-operative effort led by state, federal and tribal groups
- Stakeholders worry that free roaming bison transmit Brucellosis to cattle
- Aimed to collectively develop a systemic worldview of the problem and to find new strategies for bison and Brucellosis management
4
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What is a systemic worldview?
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How components may interact with various external systems to better predict both intended and unintended consequences
5
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What would improve communication between experts in conservation working in similar areas?
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Social networks set up, sharing of information
