Tropical Rainforest Management Flashcards
name a rainforest casestudy
peruvian amazon
importance of peruvian amazon x4
- archaeology
- biodiversity
- indigneous tribes
- medicinal plants
importance of archaeology
remains of ancient civilisation exist within the rainforest
importance of biodiversity
almost 3000 known species of animals
importance of indigenous tribes and describe the threat to them
traditional tribes live in remote parts of the rainforest - outside influences lead to health issues and social breakdown of the close societies
importance of medicinal plants
helping to treat diseases such as cancer
what are the 5 ways it is under threat from human activity
- timber - deforestation
- energy - oil and gas - plans to construct large dams
- mining - gold is mined - causes environmental damage leading to pollution by toxic chemicals
- roads - lead to significant rainforest destruction
- agriculture - areas being cleared for cultivation - fires used to clear land may burn out of control
give an example of an NGO that the Peruvian gov are working with
World Wide Fund for Nature
How are rainforest harvesting activities being managed?
They require a management plan in line with guidelines from the Forest Stewardship Council
Why have reserves been created?
To protect indigenous tribes and give them land rights over mineral extraction and the use of their land
What have been created to protect ecologically valuable areas?
National Parks and National Reserves
What is the Perus-Manu Conservation Corridor?
national parks and reserves for indigneous tribes.
10 million hectares - larges protected area in the rainforest
Why was a sustainable management plan drawn up in the Purus-Manu Conservation Corridor? Give 3 reasons.
To:
- restrict economic development
- conserve habitats
- provide protection for the indigenous people
