Flashcards
Conservation in the UK
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- 1The role of the governmentControl of conservation is achieved through:
-designated areas
-planning regulations on developments. - 2The management of wildlife conservation in the UKSome landowners manage their land to benefit wildlife, however, some don't. Either they don't know what they have that needs conserving, they don't know how to conserve the wildlife, or they have other priorities.
- 3Governmental organisations: Natural England/ Natural Resources WalesThese control these UK designations:
-SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)
-NNR (National nature reserve)
-MNR (Marine Nature Reserve)
And these EU designations:
-SPA (special protection area)
-SAC (Special area of conservation) - 4Governmental organisations: DEFRARamsar Sites.
ESS (Environmental Stewardship Scheme) - 5Governmental Organisations: Local AuthoritiesLNR (Local nature reserve)
- 6Designated Conservation Area: SSSIDesignated by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Designating organisations are Natural England/Natural resources Wales. Aims are protection of areas important for plants, animals and geological features.
Example - Lulworth Cove.
Owners must inform Natural England if they're going to carry out an operation likely to disrupt (OLD). - 7NNRThe law that allows designation is National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act. Designating organisation is Natural England/ Natural Resources Wales. Aim is protection of important habitats.
Example - Winterton Dunes in Norfolk.
Most important natural, semi-natural terrestial and coastal ecosystems conserved or provide special opportunities for scientific study of. - 8LNRDesignated by Local Authorities.
Protect sites that are of local significance for education, natural interest or enjoyment by the public. - 9MNR/MCZDesignation is the Wildlife and Countryside Act and Marine and Coastal Access Act. Designating organisation is Natural England/CWW (Wales). Aim to conserve areas with important marine wildlife.
Example - Lundy Island. - 10SPAThe law that designates is EU Birds Directive. Designating organisation in the UK is Natural England/CCW. Aim to protect and manage areas that are important for rare and vulnerable birds.
Example - The Solent. - 11SACLaw that allows designation is EU habitats directive. Designating organisation in Uk is Natural England/Natural Resources Wales.
Aim is to provide extra protection for important animals, plants and habitats.
New Forest includes 90 acres of poorly drained peat bogs which support a wide range of species. - 12Ramsar sitesLaw that allows designation is Ramsar convention. Designating organisation in Uk is DEFRA.
Aim is conservation and wise use of wetlands of international importance.
Example: Southampton Water.
Ramsar sites for recognizing wetlands as ecosystems that are important for biodiversity conservation in general and for the well-being humans. - 13Multiple designationsMany sites have multiple designations. This provides more financial support and extra protection.
- 14Environmental Stewardship schemeEU scheme run by the government in each country, DEFRA in UK. Aim to give farmers financial support so they can manage their farms in a way that protects wildlife, habitats and historic features. Features include hedgerow maintenance, ditch maintenance and beetle banks.
- 15Non-governmental organizations: RSPBLargest nature conservation charity. It:
-Restores and preserves wildlife habitats
-works with farmers and estate owners
-connects children to nature
-involves the public through activities such as 'Big Garden Birdwatch' - 16Non-governmental organizations: WWFWorld wide fund for nature. Works for wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment.
- 17Non-governmental organizations: Friends of the EarthFight to protect our environment and expose those who endanger the health of people and the planet for profit.
- 18NOn-governmental organizations: GreenpeaceFocuses on campaigning on worldwide issues such as climate change and deforestation and uses direct action research and ecotage to achieve its goals.
- 19Non-governmental organisations: National TrustLook after special places in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Restore, protect and open them for everyone to see. These include coastlines, forests, villages, historic houses, mills and many more.
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- A level Environmental Studies Flashcards on Conservation in the UK, created by Mollie Munday on 04/11/2018.
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