RNR 1001 Chapter : Renewable Natural Resources
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Resources- something that can be used for support or help. Natural resources- something found in nature that is necessary or useful to humans, e. g. , a forest, a mineral deposit, or fresh water. Renewable natural resources- something that is necessary or useful to humans, that is replenished by nature-based processes- contrast with non- renewable (non-living) resources, e. g. , coal. A state of harmony between men and land . Existence of an ecological conscience individual responsibility for the health of the land. Rate or method of resource use does not impair future resource quality or quantity. Think of the accrued interest in a savings account. A focus on the future generations is implicit in the concept of sustainability, whether it is a product (wood) or a function (wetlands) Regarding resource use, the precautionary principle is important: for any action that may cause environmental harm, the burden of proof that is not harmful should foil on those taking the action.
