Ecosystem Management Flashcards

Flashcards on Ecosystem Management

Selective Tree Cutting

Cutting trees selectively by species or age.

Forestry Reserves and National Parks

Protected areas to prevent forest exploitation.

Wildlife Corridors

Linked areas that allow animals to reach each other for reproduction and food.

Debt-for-Nature Swaps

Wealthier countries pay a portion of debt for rainforest protection.

Agroforestry

Growing trees and shrubs alongside crops and livestock.

Slash and Burn Farming

Clearing a small area of forest for fuel and fertilizer before moving on.

Ecotourism

Tourism that promotes a small carbon footprint and benefits the local community.

Forestation

Increasing vegetation coverage to slow overland flow and increase infiltration.

Magic Stones

Stones placed along contour lines to prevent soil erosion and promote infiltration.

Contour Lines

A line on a map joining points of equal land height.

Overland Flow

Flow of water over the land.

Vegetation

Trees and plants.

Nutrients

Mineral substances absorbed by roots of vegetation.

Productivity

Land's ability to produce a greater yield.