RNR 1001 Lecture : RNR Notes 003
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To ensure sustainability by taking care of the resources that support life on the planet. ~alright to some extent, just try to limit it. ~gives us trees so it"s good, not rainforest trees. If conservation is a virtue, it is then a function of ethics and social tradition. Conservation ultimately depends on a sense of stewardship. Value ethics stewardship conservation and management. In addition to anthropocentric (instrumental) values, we have an ethical obligation to protect, restore, and enhance earth"s ecosystems and the natural resources they provide. Resource conservation can be viewed as applied ecology. Ecology is a relatively young science (mid-20th century) Applied ecology- manipulation of organisms and their environment to achieve specific objectives. Good science, conservation, and management depend on good objectives. Identify differences in ethical viewpoints by region, age, gender, education, income level, etc. The sum total of all biotic and abiotic factors that affect an organism. To improve henslow"s sparrow habitat in louisiana"s longleaf pine prairies .
