RNR 1001 : Renewable Natural Resources Notes Test 1
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Natural resources- something found in nature that is necessary or useful to humans, a forest, a mineral deposit, or fresh water. Renewable natural resource- something that is necessary or useful to humans that is replenished by nature-based processes. Sustainability- rate or method of resource use does not impair future resource quality or quantity. Regarding resource use, the precautionary principle is important for any action that may cause environmental harm, the burden of proof that is not harmful should found on those actions. Cbd (convention on biological diversity)- binding treaty signed by 193 nations in 1992. Typically associated with the productivity of resources, but should also focus on maintaining function. Henry david thoreau (1817-1862) naturalist writer, wrote extensively about how the world works. George perkins marsh (1801-1882) scientist and congressman from vermont, natural laws and harmony, humans cause disturbed harmonies . John murr (1839-1914)- founder of the sierra club in 1892, wrote about environmental destruction from development in ca.
