The Three Principles of Conservation in the Outdoors
Leave no traceParticipation in outdoor recreational activities must be accompanied by a respect for the natural environment and a willingness to interact with nature with minimal impact. Individuals who participate in activities in the natural environment have a responsibility to ensure that they don't damage, destroy or change it. Many of our native plant and animal species are facing threat and
extinction from diminishing habitats and we must be vigilant in minimizing disturbance |
Minimal impactIt is essential that all care is taken to minimising the impact of your visit to the outdoors. Special care should be taken when addressing waste disposal, fire control and disturbance to flora and fauna
Using the scaffold below, complete the exam style question. |
EthicsPeople who participate in the outdoors have a wide range of values and attitudes towards their impact on the environment.
Canoeing or bushwalking could be seen to be more environmentally friendly than water skiing or jet skiing, which impact on the environment through noise and increased wave action on the banks. The choice of activity generally reflects the values and attitudes of the participants in relation to the environment. Consider 1 of the following ethical issues and write a brief response in your workbook Horse riding and four-wheel driving have no place in national parks. Our national parks should be protected by permit systems and a fee structure to limit the number of visitors and help preserve the parks. Speed boats, jet skis and trail bikes should be restricted to less fragile areas to minimise harm to the natural environment from erosion and noise pollution. Alpine resorts, such as Thredbo and Perisher, should have been built below the snow line, rather than in the main range, to minimise disturbance to vegetation and pollution in waterways. |