Cover fruit trees in appropriate netting. 5.2 Recent developments Amendments were made to the Nature Conservation Act 1992 by the Queensland Government on 29 November 2013 to allow local governments (councils) to make decisions on how to manage urban flying fox roosts and accordingly put into action such decisions without the necessity of a permit. Local governments are restricted to use non-lethal methods in defined urban areas only, and can only undertake methods in accordance with the ‘code of practice – ecologically sustainable management of flying-fox roosts’ to ensure suitable welfare outcomes for flying foxes (DEHP 2014). These changes authorise councils to intentionally disperse, remove or manage flying fox roosts in elected urban areas through means which previously would have required a permit. This includes allowing the use of smoke, noise, light, foggers, BirdFrite and ‘scarecrow’ type devices as deterrents as outlined in the code (Nature Conservation Services Branch, DEPH 2013).
The function of the rainforest is to provide homes for certain animals, grow trees that could be used for making medicine and other products, stop sedimentation, water pollution, and flooding, produce biodiversity and more. Threats to a rainforest may include degradation and deforestation Belize should conserve its rainforest because it has many other uses other than for medicine. It provides great tourism for the luscious forests of Belize, provide agriculture and maintains the some cultures that had settled within them. Interaction between
Questions on “The Furbish Lousewort- Weed, Weapon, or Wonder” 1. Macior’s viewpoint is a biocentric viewpoint. He views this plant as valuable due to its life history. Through his studies in his Plant Geography course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he first learned of the endemic distribution of Pedicularis Furbishae, or in other words, the fact that it’s species is confined to a small, particular area. In 1977, after discovering that Pedicularis Furbishae was on the endangered status, Macior began working in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Fish and Wildlife services to conduct field and laboratory research with a focus on preserving Pedicularis Furbishae.
b) Candelabra Tree (_______ ) 1. Seeds are harvested in vast amounts and edible 2. Large food source for animals in the Savanna c) Elephant Grass 1. Favorite food of _________________ 2. Also harvested and burned to be used in _______ _ Plants C. Plant Functions a) Plants in the Savanna regions are highly specialized to grow in this region during long periods of drought b) They have long tap roots that can reach the deep water table, thick bark to resist forest fires, trunks that can store water, and leaves that _______ off during the winter to conserve water.
To prevent dehydration sowbugs spend bright day light hours in damp dark habitats such as underneath stones, logs, leaf litter, and other debris. The need to be in dark damp places is an indication that moisture is an essential element to sowbug survival (Colorado State University Extension 2012). They often gather in groups, huddling together to reduce evaporation. At night, when it is dark and cool, sowbugs venture out and feed on fungi and decomposing organic material, including mulch and grass clippings. Sowbugs are mostly vegetarian, but considered omnivores (The University of Arizona 1997).
An Invasive species working group was designed to minimize economic, environmental and human harm from the invasive species (Drake, 2009). Its main goals include hindrance, early recognition, and swift reaction, govern and research on invasive animal species (Harold, 2000). Major effective strategy that can be employed against invasive animals in tidewater areas
Case-In-Point Analysis Jacqueline Johnson University of Phoenix Environment Issues and Ethics SCI/362 Mark Leeper April 30, 2012 Case-In-Point Analysis The argument of animal rights raises many and varying points of view. In the article “Animal Rights What’s in a name?” Tome Regan draws a connection between the Deep Ecology movement and animal rights proponents, which could be a considered a uniting force between the two groups which have fundamentally been opposed. To fully appreciate Regan’s argument one must understand the that Deep Ecology perceives animals as a resource and the protection of the environment extends to these resources, thus the protection animals is by default derived from conservation. This view is in contradiction to animal welfares that believe that animals are not resources but living entities with inherent rights. The linchpin argument that Regan provides is that the fundamental idea of protecting animals is a unifying force.
White Siberian Tiger There are many endangered species. Over 10, 801 different species are considered to be endangered. An endangered species is a population of organisms that is at risk of becoming extinct. This is caused by human’s destruction of habitats and poaching. In order to prevent more species from becoming extinct, the endangered species act was enacted.
Pesticides are used in a certain amount to help farmers maintain unwanted pests from eating or destroying their crops, and helps preserve the produce life. Doing this helps the economy by maintaining the price of food. Pesticides have their pros and cons. To ensure that pesticides do not contribute more harmful waste than needed is to dispose of pesticides and their containers properly. Purchase pesticides; specific to the pests you are trying to control this way the pesticide does not harm other species in the process.
Under the ESA, it is the federal government’s responsibility to protect any/all species which are already deemed “endangered”, and are likely to become extinct throughout all or a majority of their range. The ESA has lists of animals and plants that are protected not only nationally but worldwide as well. “As of Oct 2009, there are an estimated 1,361 plants and animals in the US that are listed as threatened or endangered” (NOAA). The forerunner of the ESA was known as the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966. It was passed by Congress and its main purpose was allowing the listing of native US animal species as endangered and for a limited amount of protection upon those animals.