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RNR 2039 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
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protect natural resources, ensure wise use
Select the correct term
1what are our goals 2CRP
3Opinion
4Norms
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Terms in this set (97)
what are our goals protect natural resources, ensure wise use
wood, water, wildlife, fish, forage, recreation, ecotourism, and environmental
Direct benefits
services.
intangible benefits protect resources for aesthetics and biodiversity
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first priority for RNR policy, not universally accepted; tempered by time,
location,affluence, individual impact
Maintain and protect for the future
Preservation Emphasis on aesthetics and non-consumptive uses of natural resources
National Parks
John Muir an early proponent
Wilderness
own, lease, or easement. its a method to protect and sustain natural resources
Acquire habitat
Coercive restrictions and regulations to protect species and habitats
(money or services) to encourage species or habitat protection by private
Incentives
individuals or groups
Conservation Reserve Program. 30 million acres to 24 million. they acquire land to
CRP
achieve their goals
EQIP Environmental Quality Incentives Program
WHIP wildlife habitat improvement program
Safe harbor not a $$ thing; less red tape and less negative incentives to private landowners
Acquire habitat (land) - own, lease, or easement
Coercive laws and regulations - to protect species and
habitats
Methods to achieve RNR goals
Incentive (money) - to encourage protection
Controlled market to promote sustainable use
Intensive management - labor and materials
Jobs vs. Environment
Growth vs. Regulation
Economic growth versus natural resources
Business vs. Government
wildlife protection vs economic development
Natural resources vs. All else (people)
Resources are limited! Allocation of $$ or Game species vs. Endangered species
resources to user groups Sport fishing vs. Commercial fishing (ex. red snapper)
Enforcement vs. Management (LDWF)
Philosophical disagreements Hunting vs. Antihunting
Farming vs. Great natural habitat
Physical conflicts - can't do 2 competing Clear cuts vs. Beautiful vistas
things Access (roads) vs. Wilderness
Hunting vs. Watchable wildlife
Timber management vs. RCWs or Gopher Tortoise
Property/Freedom rights vs. public good Build new beach homes vs. Save sea turtles
Cut cypress vs. Save the Basin
Environment vs. ANWR oil
Time and locality perspectives on use
Restrictive regs vs. Catahoula canvasbacks
versus protect
Save fish now vs. Jobs & commerce now
mix of use & protection is often contentious
Protection of resources: direct impacts easier to manage than indirect
local people favor use vs. protection; distant favor preservation
A view
A judgment
Opinion Strong impression, but often short of "knowledge"
Can change readily as more information becomes available
Influenced by peers and circumstances
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RNR 2039 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
protect natural resources, ensure wise use
Select the correct term
1what are our goals 2CRP
3Opinion
4Norms
Don't know?
Terms in this set (97)
what are our goals protect natural resources, ensure wise use
wood, water, wildlife, fish, forage, recreation, ecotourism, and environmental
Direct benefits
services.
intangible benefits protect resources for aesthetics and biodiversity
1/
9
, 3/24/25, 7:52 RNR 2039 Flashcards |
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first priority for RNR policy, not universally accepted; tempered by time,
location,affluence, individual impact
Maintain and protect for the future
Preservation Emphasis on aesthetics and non-consumptive uses of natural resources
National Parks
John Muir an early proponent
Wilderness
own, lease, or easement. its a method to protect and sustain natural resources
Acquire habitat
Coercive restrictions and regulations to protect species and habitats
(money or services) to encourage species or habitat protection by private
Incentives
individuals or groups
Conservation Reserve Program. 30 million acres to 24 million. they acquire land to
CRP
achieve their goals
EQIP Environmental Quality Incentives Program
WHIP wildlife habitat improvement program
Safe harbor not a $$ thing; less red tape and less negative incentives to private landowners
Acquire habitat (land) - own, lease, or easement
Coercive laws and regulations - to protect species and
habitats
Methods to achieve RNR goals
Incentive (money) - to encourage protection
Controlled market to promote sustainable use
Intensive management - labor and materials
Jobs vs. Environment
Growth vs. Regulation
Economic growth versus natural resources
Business vs. Government
wildlife protection vs economic development
Natural resources vs. All else (people)
Resources are limited! Allocation of $$ or Game species vs. Endangered species
resources to user groups Sport fishing vs. Commercial fishing (ex. red snapper)
Enforcement vs. Management (LDWF)
Philosophical disagreements Hunting vs. Antihunting
Farming vs. Great natural habitat
Physical conflicts - can't do 2 competing Clear cuts vs. Beautiful vistas
things Access (roads) vs. Wilderness
Hunting vs. Watchable wildlife
Timber management vs. RCWs or Gopher Tortoise
Property/Freedom rights vs. public good Build new beach homes vs. Save sea turtles
Cut cypress vs. Save the Basin
Environment vs. ANWR oil
Time and locality perspectives on use
Restrictive regs vs. Catahoula canvasbacks
versus protect
Save fish now vs. Jobs & commerce now
mix of use & protection is often contentious
Protection of resources: direct impacts easier to manage than indirect
local people favor use vs. protection; distant favor preservation
A view
A judgment
Opinion Strong impression, but often short of "knowledge"
Can change readily as more information becomes available
Influenced by peers and circumstances
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