ENSC 301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Bruce Peninsula National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Chippewas Of Nawash Unceded First Nation
22 Aug 2016
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Overall themes and vec"s of the inquiry video. Any part of the environment that is considered important by the proponent, public (e. g. individuals or community), first nations, scientists and government (e. g. chief and council, provincial etc. ) involved in the assessment process. Importance may be determined on the basis of cultural values or scientific concern. Conservation: ensure the conservation of plants and animals - species and genetic variation. Development: promote economic development which is culturally, socially and ecologically sustainable. Logistic support: research, monitoring, training, education related to local, regional, national and global conservation and sustainable development issues. Over 500 biosphere reserves in over 100 countries: representative of our planets" major ecosystems, humans are part of the ecosystem. Include galapagos islands, great barrier reef, serengeti plains, amazon rain. 725 km corridor administered by the niagara escarpment commission. 10 year review recommendation to strengthen community involvement: bruce peninsula biosphere committee forest restoration, land use change, biodiversity monitoring, water quality.
