outdoor and environmental studies Flashcards
Climatic Variation
Australia experiences erratic temperatures, with long droughts during the El Nino stages, and severe flooding during the La Lina stages. These severe weather events can last up to many years, so native biodiversity has had to adapt. This is related to WPNP+SA as the kangaroo has adapted to have the ability to hop large distances to reach water sources during El Nino stages.
Geological Stability
Australia is located on one tectonic plate, meaning there is minimal volcanic action. As a result, the soil in Australia is nutrient-poor. Native biodiversity, such as the mana gum, has had to adjust to this in WPNP+SA by being deep-rooted to allow it to reach nutrient-rich soil and thrive.
GK’s relationship with WPNP+SA
The Gunai Kurnai people are an Indigenous group whose country is WPNP. Before the arrival of the Europeans, they perceived the land as … as they felt as though it provided them with water and shelter, therefore, they had to protect it in return. They interacted with WPNP+SA by being semi-nomadic, where they would go from WPNP in winter, where they would collect shellfish, to the Alps in summer, where they would collect Bogong moths. This interaction had a minimal impact on the environment as being semi-nomadic meant the biodiversity could rejuvenate and had time to grow.
GK relationship with WPNP+SA today
The Gunai Kurnai are part of the Indigenous Ranger Program in WPNP. They perceive the land as a place of conservation and interact with it by educating people about shell middens and traditional land management practices. This positively impacts the environment as it builds a strong connection with the visitors, therefore they are more likely to preserve the environment.
Commercial logging in Victoria; both sides
Great Forest National Park Working Group are for the proposed Great Forest NP. They believe that creating a park would provide additional protection for endangered species and protect water supply
The Forest Industry is against the proposed Great Forest NP. They believe that creating a national park would lead to over 200 jobs loses in the area due to logging no longer being allowed in certain areas
Commercial logging in Victoria; one method each group used
Great Forest National Park working group used famous people to influence a decision in the conflict. Using famous people such as David Attenborough and Jane Goodall.
The Forest Industry used an appeal to economic benefits to influence a decision in the conflict.
The process that was used to resolve logging conflict
Community Consultation was used to resolve the conflict. Through ‘engage environment’ and the ‘Victorian Environmental Assessment Council’, they looked at social, economic and environmental impacts.
Explaining Franklin River
In Tasmania, the hydroelectric-commission (HEC), alongside the Tasmanian government wanted to dam the Franklin River to reduce the cost of electricity and create more jobs. Bob Brown was a conservationist, whose aim was to protect sites such as Franklin River. Many like-minded people didn’t agree with the idea of damming the Franklin River. Together, they formed a group called the Wilderness Society, which was led by Bob Brown. The group held many non-violent protests and rallies to try and prevent the damming of the Franklin River
What policy came from the Franklin River
The introduction of the World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983, which allows for the preservation of places for future generations
Climate change social debate; the two sides
One side of the climate change debate believes that climate change is caused by human activity and human interactions of increasing CO2 emissions
The other side believes that climate change is natural and not caused by humans
Requirements for formal recognition of custodianship
Right people
Right country
Decision Making
Capability
Incorporation
Name a RAP and explain why it was formed
GLaWAC was formed to formally acknowledge the Gunai Kurnai as Right People on Right Country. GLaWAC support mob by sharing knowledge of cultural burning with young Gunai Kurnai people to reduce the severity of bushfires, improve the health of the environment and build custodian connections to the land.
3 pillars of sustainability
Economic Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
Social Sustainability
Critiques of Sustainability
Vagueness of term
Developing Nations
Definition
Acts and convention
Flora and Fauna Guarantee Amendment Act 2019 (FFGAA 2019)
