Definitions & History of Natural Resources Management: Who was our most conservation minded President? Theodore Roosevelt What is Natural Resources Management? art and science of the analysis, planning, direct manipulation and/or preservation and restoration of critical elements of the natural and modified world What are some examples of natural resources? Soil, water, air , vegetation, wildlife, focusing on sustaining ecological communities and quality of life for present and future generations What does the term conservation mean? What did it originally mean? Conservation became part of U.S. government policy in 1871 when what was established? What did this entity later become a part of? U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service What did Aldo Leopold have to say about conservation? “Conservation is a state of harmony between [people] and the land.” What are reasons we discussed that conservation of natural resources is becoming increasingly urgent? 1. Rapid human population growth, 2. Excessive resource consumption and depletion, 3. Local, regional, and global pollution What are the differences in the “Optimists’” views of populations and resource use compared to the “Pessimists’” views? “Optimists”: If enough cheap energy is available all things can be accomplished through advances in technology - Pollution can be controlled -Adequate food can be grown to sustain expanding population -Clothing and shelter can be provided to the needy “Pessimist”: We are too late, technology can solve many problems, but it cannot keep up with the exponential growth of population and demands on resources. What are the six key ecological principles of sustainability put forth by Daniel Chiras and how will they help enhance sustainability of natural resources? What are some key components of what conservation means today? What are some specific pieces of legislation in the U.S. that support conservation? What does each accomplish? What important events relating to natural resources management happened in the 1960s? realizing that the quality of air and water of the nation had reached hazardous levels that threatened public heath---- realized that many species of animals were in serious decline because of environmental factors as well as human action Why were the 1970s called the “Golden Age of Environmental Legislation”? What are some examples of Acts passed in this decade? National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act What has happened since the 1970s in relation to natural resources management?