ZOOLOGY 651 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1,3: United States Forest Service, Environmental Performance Index, Genuine Progress Indicator
8 Sep 2016
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Chapter 1 the threats to biodiversity are accelerating because of the demands of the rapidly increasing human population and its rising material consumption. Worsening the situation is the fact that as countries develop and industrialize, the consumption of resources increases. Document the full range of biological diversity on earth. Investigate human impact on species, genetic variation, and ecosystems. To develop practical approaches to prevent the extinction of species, maintain genetic diversity within species, and protect and restore biological communities and their associated ecosystem functions. Values the preservation of species and ecosystems as an ultimate good. Eastern philosophies (taoism, buddhism, etc. ) see a direct connection between the natural world and the spiritual world, a connection that breaks down when the natural world is altered or destroyed. John muir: preservationist ethic - natural areas have spiritual value that is generally superior to the tangible material gain obtained by their exploitation. Gifford pinchot, first head of the us forest service.
