Sac 3 Flashcards
Define sustainable development
Aiming to conserve and distribute resources in hope of prolonging the availability of them for us and future generations
Define minimal impact
Aims to have as little environmental impact as possible from when the trip begins until its completion
Define experiential learning
Gaining an understanding through engagement and active participation in an environment
The environment as a resource
A resource can be described as something from the environment that supplies,supports or aids humans in some way
Eg survival, monetary gain, materials, shelter, food, water ect
The environment for recreation
Recreation is typically characterised by the goals of fun, pleasure and adventure
Eg. Hiking, surfing, sea kayaking
The environment as spiritual connection
Taking time out from the city and everyday life to be amongst nature & reconnecting with the natural world
Sense of place…
In order to have a spiritual experience you don’t have to visit a natural environment to ‘do something’ instead you can visit and ‘just be’