RNR 1001 Lecture : RNR Notes 001
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Something that can be used for support or help. Something found in nature that is necessary or useful to humans, such as a forest, a mineral deposit, or freshwater. Something that is necessary or useful to humans that is constantly replenished by natural processes. A state of harmony between men and land . Existence of an ecological conscience individual responsibility for the health of the land. A rate of resource use that meets present needs without impairing their ability to meet the needs of future generations. Cbd (convention on biological diversity)- earth summit in 1992 binding treaty currently signed by 193 parties. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it . Exploitation of natural resources has accompanied the growth of human civilizations throughout history; lack of sustainability has also contributed to their decline and fall. Deforestation, overgrazing massive erosion forest loss increase in marshlands along the.
