Population ecology

Page Break Everyday people walking through life watching insects buzz, birds fly, and trees blow in the wind, not thinking about how special each one of these events taking place actually are. Mindlessly ignoring the surrounding area of the actions happening they maybe annoying but they are key for the survival of life. The effects of the human race are playing a crucial part in the survival of the entire planet actions should be taken to ensure the survival of the ecosystem.…

Good afternoon/Good morning today I will be present a multimodal presentation and photocopy about sustainability in Ferny Hills. Sustainability is when we look after the land so it the same or better for the next generations. To do this we use energy from renewable sources they include solar panels and hydroelectricity. To get water in a sustainable way we can use desalination plants which take the salt out of sea water we will also need to be more conservative when it comes to using water. We…

The public's attention has recently been caught by species introduction and its resultant biotic invasions which are major components of global change. The last few decades have seen substantial advancements in invasion ecology which are succinctly summarised in this book. The deliberate or accidental introduction of organisms into a new ecosystem may cause the onset of a biological invasion. These so-called 'exotic species' may establish, spread and ecologically alter the invaded community.…

habitat. Bioindicators, help identify mechanisms and causes of toxicity (Lee) in a habitat, but can also show or, indicate contaminant exposure, and provides early indications of an environment's recovery. (Lee) By learning what changed the acts or population of the bioindicator, we could try to fix the problem. Bioindicators also provide information on the harmful effects of contaminants at biochemical, molecular and cellular levels and can act for scientists as an early warning for larger…

In the article, “Why Bother” by Michael Pollan, we see him discuss many arguments on why we should do our part in going green. His inspiration to start living green was inspired by Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. He discusses that many people are aware of the rapid environmental changes, but feel that it is too late to take action. I don’t believe that is true. There are many ways we can contribute to environmental preservation that he explains throughout the article. Some of these was…

THE GREENS The party established in 1992 has four elemental significance i.e. ecological sustainability, social justice, grassroots democracy and peace and non-violence. The party tries to maintain fair trade deals which can keep the transparency going in order to maintain peace and build trust. The Greens are not enthusiastic about the trade agreements that are taking place as these trade agreements according to them are not keeping in mind all the environmental factors and are only interested…

found in Southern Queensland, in places such as Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay. Its preferred habitats are tidal rivers and the intertidal flats of estuaries and bays, which are lined with mangroves and have sandy to muddy bottoms. The population decrease has been caused from a combination of habitat degradation, mortality from commercial and recreational fishing, and persecution by shellfish farmers. As a result, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed…

Lesson 2.1 Which type of business takes resources from nature to make its products? Name several examples. The business that gets their resources from nature is Extractors. Some examples are oil refineries and mines. Oil drillers extract oil from the ground then it is used as a resource. Miners also get coal and other minerals from nature and use them for goods. Why is raising capital critical to success of a business? Raising capital is critical to a business. Without capital there would not…

Post Lab 3 – Ecosystem Management: The Oak Savannah at High Park 1. The upper ravine slope of High Park’s oak savannahs consist primarily of black and white oak, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. These ecosystems also have very dry and sandy soil, which has caused the oaks to adapt to low soil nitrogen availability levels. Furthermore, the plants found in these savannahs are dependent on frequent fires to clear out the invasive species so they do not have to compete for light and also to sustain…

Why is Stewardship Important Today? Stewardship is important today as it is necessary for the survival of living organisms, it helps set a good example for generations to come, and God called us to be stewards of creation. It’s vital to preserve God’s creation because if we don't look after the planet and sustain it, and if we continue to exploit and abuse our power over the environment, our world’s natural resources will eventually run out. Even though it may be hard, it is important to nurture…