1. Introduction

Biodiversity

________ measures the variety and variability of life on earth, including genes, species and ecosystems.

Carbon footprint

the area of forest land that could sequester CO2 emissions.

Global overshoot

________ is when the ecological footprint is greater than the earths biocapacity.

Built-up land footprint

the amount of land covered by human infrastructure

Ecological Footprint

Humanity’s demand on the planet’s living resources

Cropland footprint

the area of land used to grow crops for food and fibre for human consumption

Strong sustainability

________ acknowledges that the economy is part of society, which exists within the environment.

Forest footprint

the amount of forest required to supply timber, pulp and fuel wood.

Grazing land footprint

the amount of grazing land used to raise livestock for meat, dairy, hide and wool products

Fishing grounds footprint

calculated from the estimated primary production required to support the fish and seafood caught, based on catch data