Ecosystem Restoration Programs
Ecosystem Restoration Programs
Objectives Students will:
- Analyze and evaluate information
- Present and argue their opinion
- Discuss venues to help restoration efforts, and reduce natural ecosystem damaging activities.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/
http://www.fs.fed.us/
Study the information at the above web pages thoroughly. Use the links to get as much information as is possible then answer the following questions.
- What is the goal of the ecosystem restoration programs?
- What benefits are to be had from well-functioning ecosystems? List 4.
- What kind of major ecosystems need restoration programs? List 3.
- What is your opinion about ecosystem restoration programs? List at least3 arguments.
- In which program would you participate? Why?
- What can individuals do to maintain and restore ecosystems? Do you do anything?
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Ecosystem Restoration
- What is the goal of the ecosystem restoration programs?
Restoration of the ecosystem intends to revitalize the forest systems so much to the extent that they are able to provide their benefits to humanity including clean air and maintenance of the water cycle.
- What benefits are to be had from well-functioning ecosystems? List 4.
Clean air and water
Habitat for native fish and wildlife
Opportunities for outdoor recreation
Carbon sequestration
- What kind of major ecosystems need restoration programs? List 3.
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