Midterm Study Flashcards
Linkage between structure, function, service, benefit, and value
Resource impact equation
Environment Impact = Population x Resource Use
Ecological economics
The bottom of the “ecological cake” - (Mother Nature/Nature’s Layer)
* Natural resources, absorbs pollution and recycles waste (if tollerances are not exceeded)
Natural services -
* Storm barriers and flood protection
* Water filtration
* Temperature control
* Etc
The ecological “cake”
Sustainability models
Disturbance events vs. evolutionary processes
Characterization of life
Benedict and McMahon GI Principles
- Green infrastructure should be the framework for conservation and development.
- Design and plan green infrastructure before development.
- Linkage is key.
- Green Infrastructure functions across multiple jurisdictions and different scales.
- Green Infrastructure is grounded in sound science and land-use planning theories and practices.
- Green infrastructure is a critical public investment.
- Green Infrastructure involves diverse stakeholders.
History of GI - general
“Green Infrastructure” first used in 1994 report on land conservation strategies by the Florida Greenways Commission. Term intended to elevate the societal value and function of natural lands and systems to that of gray infrastructure.
Rouse Concepts:
-Multi-functionality
-Connectivity
-Habitability
-Resiliency
-Identity
-Return on investment (ROI)
Urban Ecosystem Model: human ecosystem concept
Antecedents of GI
Drivers of plant pattern and process
- NPP
- GPP
Respiration
Biomass
Five (drivers)
Light
Heat
Water
Nutrients
Mechanical
Impacts of humans on light delivery
Heat Island
Albedo
General relationship between land use and pollution loading
Global trends - the importance of urban expansion
Drivers of growth in US states
Characterization of population for Maryland in relation to nation
