Z SBAOC Workshop Flashcards
a bump in a landscape
- Lower altitude and elevation
Hill
- a steep rise in the landscape
- A natural mould of earth created by faulting
Mountain
Parts of a mountain
- Summit
- Crest
- Peak
- Slope
- Base
How is hill created
- either faulting or erosion
How is Mountain created?
By faulting
Layers of rainforest
- Emergent
- Canopy
- Understory
- Forest floor
Consists of the tallest trees, some birds and insects. No animals live here
Emergent Layer
Thickest layer that hosts mosts flora and fauna
Canopy Layer
Consists of young herbs and shrubs and bushes
Understory layer
Darkest, humid layer that hosts insects and giant animals
Forest floor
Checklist of items
- essentials
- clothing and sleeping gear
- Mess kit
- survival kit or emergency rations
- first aid kit
- repair kit
- toiletries
- group equipment
- optional item
This kit contains essential supplies
First Aid Kit
essential supplies present in first aid kit
- Personal Medicine
- Triangular / elastic bandages
- Forceps
- medication for fever and diarrhea
- Anti-allergies
- Medication for skin irritation and other illness
- Alcohol or betadine
- Insect repellent
- Disinfectant
Bag that you can keep your snacks in them, use them to keep your things dry
Ziplock bags
Formula for correct clothing preparation
of days + 1
Points to consider when planning a fieldwork
- Getting in
- Getting Out
- Permits, fees, equipment etc
Is the process of wearing several thin layers of clothing
Layering
Purpose of layering
- help regulate the heat around your body
Parts of layering (clothes)
- Base layer
- Insulating layer
- Outer layer
Repair kit components
- Tying string
- duct tape
- tent seam sealer
- Extra buckle
- needle and nylon string
Group equipments examples
- Poles
- Tent body
- Flysheet
- Pegs
- Tent Sack
A approching a wild animal must be done with great care.
Approach with caution
its likley to disrupt or alarm the animals your shooting
No selfies
If an animal is endangered, or known to be a target of poaching, publishing and taking pictures may have consequences
Photograph endangered species with extra caution
Killing or in any way harming animals, should never be part of wildlife photography
Do no harm
the wildlife photographer shoul put animals and the natural environment first
Nature comes first
do not try to manipulate the natural environment
Wildlife conservation should be an aim of wildlife photography
wildlife should not be manipulated or handled in anyway for the purpose of photography
Be respectful of your subjects
Ensure that your photography process disturbs the widlife and their environment at a minimum level
Minimize disturbance
The wildlife photoggraphy should be knowledgeable of about floral and fauna, history etc
Do your researc