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Explain the history of wildlife conservation. Describing the national policies that impact wildlife conservation. Identify historical people related to wildlife conservation. Describe the values of wildlife. Define wildlife conservation and wildlife management.
In the 1600s, when the pilgrims arrived, wildlife was plentiful and was able to meet the needs of the people. Needs turned into wants, which led to exploitationthe use of natural resources for profit. By the 1800s, people began to see a need for conservation of our natural resources
Yellowstone National Park First national park in the world. Its purpose was to preserve the natural resources of the area. 1872 Located in Idaho, Montana & Wyoming 3,472 sq. miles 2,221,773 sq. acres
Lacey Act
Regulates the shipment of illegally killed animals. Made it illegal to trade protected wildlife.
Pittman-Robertson Act
Raises money in the form of taxes on hunting equipment and ammunition 1937
What are the national policies that impact wildlife conservation? Endangered Species Act
Wildlife Refuge System A system of wildlife refuges across the United States. A part of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. 1966
Forest Service Part of the USDA that manages 156 forests covering 191 million acres of forests and grassland.
John James Audubon (17851851) Watched and studied birds. Published a book about his bird studies. 1905 the National Audubon Society was formed.
John Muir (18381914) Partly responsible for the development of Yellowstone and Sequoia National Parks. Encouraged President Roosevelt to establish these parks. Started the Sierra Club. California forest named after him.
Wrote a book called Game Management that was used to help further educate wildlife biologists.
Land, water and vegetation are just that dependent on one another. Without these three primary elements in natural balance, we can have neither fish nor game, wild flowers nor trees, labor nor capital, nor sustaining habitat for humans Jay Ding Darling
Plants and animals that have not been domesticated are called wildlife.
Five Basic Values of Wildlife Aesthetic valuethe enjoying of wildlifes beauty and pleasure Scientific valuestudying and research of wildlife for their use in medications, integrated pest management, etc Ecological Valuethe interaction of wildlife in nature
Wildlife Conservationthe wise use of natural resources in our environment. Wildlife Conservation is divided in 4 parts. Educationlearning how to conserve wildlife and its resources. Researchusing science to better understand the needs and requirements of wildlife and its habitat.
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What are Some Examples of National Parks and Historic Sites in the United States?
Learning Objectives Understand the history and purpose of the National Park System. Understand how National Park System units are designated.
How was the National Park System Established and What is its Purpose?
In 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National Park in the territories of Montana and Wyoming as a public park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people and placed it under exclusive control of the Secretary of the Interior.
How was the National Park System Established and What is its Purpose?
Yellowstone National Park was the first public park and its founding began a worldwide park movement. Currently more than 100 nations contain some 1,200 national parks.
On August 25th, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, which formed the National Park Service.
The National Park Service was created as a new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior and it was responsible for protecting the 40 national parks and monuments in existence at that time and those yet to be established.
The Organic Act states that the Service shall promote and regulate the use of Federal areas known as national parks, monuments, and reservations...to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
Today the National Park Service of the United States is comprised of over 380 national parks, and other designated monuments and areas, which cover more than 83 million acres in 49 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Saipan, and the Virgin Islands. National Parks have over 250 million visitors, annually.
National Parks are areas of national significance distinguished by superlative natural scenery, set aside for preservation as nearly as possible in unimpaired condition and dedicated to the use and inspiration of the people.
How are National Park System Units Designated? The National Park Service consists of more than 380 areas. The areas can be classified into three categories: natural areas, historical areas, and recreational areas
National Park: National parks are large natural places that a have a wide variety of attributes. Consumptive activities, such as hunting or fishing are typically not allowed. National Monument: The President can proclaim landmarks, structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest on land owned or controlled by the government to be national monuments.
National Preserve: National preserves are areas that have characteristics associated with national parks, but Congress has permitted activities such as hunting, trapping, and oil exploration.
Categories of National Park Service Sites National Historic Site: A national historical site is a site that contains a single historical feature. National Historical Park: National historic parks are historical areas that extend beyond single properties or buildings.
National Battlefield: Sites in this category include national battlefield parks, national battlefield sites, and national military parks. National Cemetery: There are 14 national cemeteries and all of them are associated with another unit of the National Park Service.
National Recreational Area: There are currently 17 national recreational areas within the National Park Service.
Twelve of which are centered on large reservoirs and emphasize water recreation. Five of the national recreational areas are located in major population areas and combine open spaces with the preservation of significant historic resources and natural areas to provide outdoor recreation for large numbers of people.
National Seashore: Ten national seashores have been established on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coasts.
National Lakeshore: National lakeshores are similar to seashores and are all on the Great Lakes National River: This category contains several variations such as: national river and recreational area, national scenic river, wild river, and etc.
National Parkway: National parkways are intended for scenic motoring along a protected corridor and they often connect cultural sites.
A parkway refers to the roadway and the parkland paralleling the roadway.
National Trail: National scenic trails and national historic trails are the titles give to these linear parklands authorized under the National Trails System Act of 1968.
Affiliated Areas: includes a variety of locations in the U.S. and Canada that preserve significant properties outside the National Park Service, not owned by the federal government.
Other Designations have unique titles or combinations of titles such as the White House and Prince William Forest Park.