GEOG 310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Conservation Movement, Popular Science, In Step
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Why conserve: biodiversity: resilience, ecosystem function, aesthetic, spiritual, moral obligation, sustain resources, idea that protecting a single species is charismatic to encourage support and raise funding. How to achieve these goals: conservation costs money: Need to analyze what options are best for spending the limited amount of money. Origins of conservation movement: ideas of sustainable use", parks attempts to reserve space for nature , separate from humans. Limit hunter"s ability to access these spots: national park pristine" wilderness" area. Exited in finest form, away from human intervention. Yellowstone, banff: fences and fines; fortress conservation. People are not staying stationary, due to demand for cattles. Strong through the 20"s century, supported by a new narrative. Changing narratives: 1970s indigenous rights movement social consciousness. Development cannot cause harm to the local community. People needed to be moved: recognition of the costs to local communities. Maybe it"s not ok : sustainable development .
