Ecological validity

In the western United States forest succession and the role of fire as a mechanism triggering forest community succession and the interaction of drought and forest fires are significant to the ecosystems and the living animals and plants affected by it. Forest succession is the replacement of new life in plant or animals in a forest. Fire is a mechanism triggering forest community succession because it is a disturbance to the community; it destroys all the trees and living organisms in that…

development. According to Wikipedia , “ sustainable development is the Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of 2014). M. Hasna states that sustainability is a function of social, economic, technological and ecological themes（M.…

from the surrounding vegetation. This wood will only be harvested from already fallen trees instead of trees cut down via deforestation. Salvaging the fallen trees reduces money and time used to cut down tough, healthy trees. This will lower the ecological footprint of this house further by not destroying the natural surrounding habitat. The walls will be made of this wood as well, which causes the house to have a log cabin aesthetic. There will be few windows in order for heat to be trapped…

In her groundbreaking work, “Trace,” Lauret Savoy argues that land and regional social norms are deeply intertwined with the past. Within a conception of Nature that is predominantly ecological and anthropocentric, Savoy’s contention that racial minorities and people of mixed heritage are disposed to feelings of alienation and struggles of identity, because of a long history of cultural erasure and suppression, is undeniably valid. She revises Alexander Cronon’s argument, in his work “Uncommon…

5 Things You Should Know About Before Traveling to South Korea A foreign country means there are different customs and cultures - exactly what the reason for some of us who are traveling to these foreign lands. Korea is quite a modernized country and there are some eccentricities that some people should expect before going into this foreign and different land. So these five things should be able to help you be prepared for your new and the exciting trip to South Korea. 1.…

that education can help influence, is population control, technology, and communication. Sex education especially for women and teenagers has the ability to ensure that we maintain a balanced population growth. Population growth contributes to ecological footprints that each individual has on our environment. Furthermore, it is no doubt that education is at the forefront of technological advances. Technology and innovative ideas will add to sustainable development for future generations.…

Sustainability in personal computing Introduction Sustainable development is the development that emphasizes to meet the basic needs and satisfy the aspirations for a better life of both present and future generations [1]. This developmental pattern is regarded as a long-term goal which would be achieved only if the consumption meets the criterion of sustainability. In the modern world, the consumption of technology, especially, the personal computing have played a staple role of personal…

as do their disciplinary roots and practical implications. In the context of natural resources, sustainability can be defined as the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance. Murray Rutherford (2009) views resource management as decision making about how to conserve, allocate and use the goods and services available to satisfy people's value demands. Such decision making is fundamental to people's…

Introduction According to Charles J. Krebs ecology is the “scientific study of the interaction between organisms and their environment that determine their distribution and abundance” (Krebs 1978). The environment is made up of different components that are classified as abiotic and biotic. Abiotic deals with nonliving and physical elements like rain, wind, soil or pollutions. Biotic are living components that include predation, parasites, and competition. Competition is an interaction between…

When you buy an older home, it is likely there are home renovations happening in your future. Plumbing renovations will not only improve the water efficiency and water quality in your home but will also help to increase the value of your home for when you sell it at a later time. While you will need a licensed plumber for much of this project, there are ways you can help to save costs. Here are two helpful tips to help you have perfect plumbing, but without the full-cost price tag. What Can You…