6.6.6(controlling the effects of human activities)

Name 3 places where human activities are being controlled

• Antarctica

• Galapagos islands

• The lake district and Snowdonia National Parks

What are the Galapagos islands

• Small groups of islands in the Pacific ocean off the west coast of equator

• They contain many rare species of plant and animals

Describe the effects of human activities on the Galapagos Islands

• Non-native animals and plants introduced to the islands

• Many native species have been eaten - both plant and animals

Describe the methods of controlling human activity in the Galapagos Islands

• Eradication programmes have removed wild goats and wild dogs from some islands

• Strict control on migration

Describe the effects of human activity in Antarctica

• Sewage pollution into the sea and leaving rubbish

• Hunting, whaling and fishing all reduced populations

Describe methods of controlling human activities in Antarctica

• All sewage treated before releasing it

• All waste taken away by ship

• Hunting and whaling have been banned

• Krill - catch size managed in particular areas

Describe the effects of human activity in The Lake District and Snowdonia National Parks

• Erosion of footpaths and loss of soil from hillsides

• Soil ends up in waterways and can disturb the pH

• Walkers trample and destroy vegetation either side of the paths

Describe methods of controlling the human Activity in the Lake District and Snowdonia National parks

• Regular repairs and maintenance work on the paths

• Encourage the regrowth of damaged vegetation

• Educate walkers about the importance of staying on the path - shortcuts increase erosion