outdoor ed unit 4 AOS 3

Question 1

Land management

Answer 1

the responsibility of managing the use and development of land resources

Question 2

contemporary indigenous land management initiatives Commercial and economic

Answer 2

Harvesting for commercial wildlife industries
Pastoral and related activities
Plantations

Question 3

contemporary indigenous land management initiatives Spiritual and cultural

Answer 3

Protecting and maintaining cultural sites, stories and songlines
Performing cultural activities

Question 4

contemporary indigenous land management initiatives Natural resource management

Answer 4

Weed control
Feral animal control
Fire management

Question 5

contemporary indigenous land management initiatives Conservation

Answer 5

protecting biodiversity
Tracking endangered species

Question 6

How do contemporary indigenous land management strategies contribute to healthy outdoor environments

Answer 6

promote biodiversity
prevent wildfires
enhance soil health
maintain ecosystem balance
fostering resilient healthy environments

Question 7

Management plan

Answer 7

a document that contains guidelines on how an area of public land is managed; it articulates the vision, goals, outcome, measures and long term strategies for parks within planning areas

Question 8

Role of a park ranger

Answer 8

managing natural value - making sure the natural environment and cultural sites are protected
visitor services - helping visitors to enjoy and understand parks.

Question 9

private land management strategies
managing ground cover and soil degradation

Answer 9

• groundcover levels are needed to protect the soil from Wind and water erosion. Maintaining good groundcover also improves drought resilience by insuring pastors can respond quickly to rain.

Question 10

Private land management strategies
rotating crops and diversifying

Answer 10

Planting a variety of crops can have many benefits, including healthier soil and improved pest control.

Question 11

non indigenous land management strategies

Answer 11

natural values:
protect and enhance recreational and cultural assets
identify weeds and pests and eradicate
visitor services:
maintain and develop visitor facilities such as toilets, picnic and camping areas
respond to emergency situations

Question 12

Environmental activism

Answer 12

the actions of individuals or groups that aim to protect or support the environment.

Environmental activism can also involve vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Some of the largest groups you can join to become an environmental activist in Australia include:
Friends of the Earth
The Wilderness Society

Question 13

Environmental advocacy

Answer 13

Environmental advocacy refers to efforts aimed at protecting the environment by influencing business and government decisions.

Environmental advocacy is a crucial aspect of environmental protection, as it aims to bring about change through the collective efforts of individuals and organizations.

Question 14

effectiveness of environmental advocacy

Answer 14

The main goal of environmental advocacy is to achieve a more sustainable future

By assembling communities and raising awareness about environmental issues, environmental advocacy can create pressure on decision-makers to implement policies and practices that prioritize the health of the environment.

Question 15

effectiveness of environmental activism

Answer 15

continues to be a driving force for change, shaping the way society views and approaches environmental issues.

environmental groups in Australia advertised more than 24,000 events through social media platforms alone the aim to engage individuals and raise awareness about environmental issues

Question 16

trust for nature

Answer 16

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit organization that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landowners.

aims to create a future in which Victoria’s nature is valued, protected and thriving.

under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 (Vic) to enable people to contribute to nature conservation by donating land or money.

Question 17

trust for nature effectiveness

Answer 17

Trust for Nature protects 437 threatened plants and animals, protects over 110000 hectares across Victoria and works with over 140 organizations, farmers, zoos and Aboriginal groups to achieve its aims.

Question 18

CONSERVATION COVENANTS - PROVIDING PERMANENT PROTECTION

Answer 18

Developed by Trust for Nature so that landowners would be able to permanently protect native wildlife and plants on their properties. The agreement is voluntary and negotiated between the Trust for Nature and each individual landowner.

Question 19

STEWARDSHIP - THE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Answer 19

Trust for Nature helps covenantors maintain and improve the health of native wildlife and plants on their property by offering conservation management advice and property maintenance tips to landowners. This advice may include weeding, fencing and controlling of invasive species such as rabbits and deer.

Question 20

TRUST FOR NATURE PROPERTIES

Answer 20

Trust for Nature buys and maintains properties that have a high conservation value to protect native wildlife and plants, and to allow for regeneration of damaged habitats and protection for the future.

Question 21

REVOLVING FUND - A CYCLE OF SUCCESS

Answer 21

Trust for Nature’s Revolving Fund purchases private properties across Victoria that are high in conservation values. This land is then restored, improving the biodiversity, and resold to new owners with ongoing protection through a conservation covenant.

Question 22

Community groups such as Friends of …

Answer 22

The victorian environment friends network represents the common interests of all friend groups in victoria its vision is to protect, restore and enhance the victorian natural environment through community volunteer groups working for their special places and native species.

Question 23

conservation covenant

Answer 23

a management agreement placed on a property title to ensure native plants and wildlife on the property are protected forever

Question 24

community groups such as friends of aims to

Answer 24

Provide support to the reserve or species

Assist with special projects selected by the friends in consultation with the relevant management authority

Bring people into contact people with a common interest in the reserves or species (ramsar)

Foster public awareness of the reserve or species (schools or education)

Support the effectiveness management of native flora and fauna in vic (reeds grow fast therefore need to be managed

Question 25

effectiveness of community groups such as friends of

Answer 25

Promote and encourage the protection, rehabilitation and enhancement of the wetland area for the benefit of indigenous flora and fauna.

Promote awareness and appreciation of the wetlands area as a significant habitat for migratory birds, for breeding waterfowl and for wading species.