Introduction to Laws for Sustainability - Unit 8

Flashcards covering key concepts related to sustainability laws, land management, and environmental stewardship.

Invasive Species

Organisms that proliferate quickly and are difficult to remove, adding to the stewardship burden.

Stewardship

The responsible management and care of parkland, which can involve limited funds and options.

Frederick Law Olmstead

Founder of Landscape Architecture, designer of NYC's Central Park, and advocate for green spaces in urban settings.

Farmland Preservation

A program aimed at permanently preserving prime agricultural land for future agricultural uses.

Ecosystem Services

Benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, including clean water, pollination, and climate modulation.

Natural Capital

The world's stocks of natural assets including geology, soil, air, water, and all living things.

Watershed Management

An approach that considers entire interconnected watershed systems to protect water quality and integrity.

Zoning

A method of land use planning used by local governments to regulate land use and development.

Eminent Domain

The right of a government to take private property for public use, with compensation.

Climate Resiliency

The ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to gradual changes and extreme weather events due to climate change.