...Function, and Change: Options The Colorado Phantom Canyon Preserve is a beautiful preserve located in North-Central Colorado in the Laramie foothills about 30 miles Northwest of Fort Collins. The Phantom Canyon Preserve is among the greatest Front Range Landscapes totaling about 1,700 acres including six miles of the North Fork of the Cache La Poudre River. The Phantom Canyon Preserve is one of the last remaining canyons without a road among the Colorado’s Front Range. This preserve is home to hundreds of species of wildlife including species of special concern and hundreds of plant species. The Nature Conservancy protects the Phantom Canyon Preserve since 1987. The main reason this preserve is protected is the ecosystem supports the Larimer Aletes which is a rare member of the parsley family. This particular plant is hard to find and can only be found in Larimer and Boulder counties with its highest concentration in the Phantom Canyon Preserve. Some other native plant species that can be found in this ecosystem are Bells Twin Pod, Needle-and-Thread Grass, and One-sided Penstemon. The Phantom Canyon Preserve serves as a habitat for species of special concern such as the Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and the Bobcat. This preserve is also home to Bald Eagles in the winter, Golden Eagles, Prairie Falcons, and Red Tail Hawks who make the high canyon walls their home. Only six elements out of ninety-two produced in nature are required and critical to sustain the life of organisms...
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...catastrophic natural accidents. The temperature of earth is constantly rising because of different harmful gases emitted to environment through different ways. It is responsible for major climate changes we are facing now and major serious changes which we might face in near future. The recent advertisement of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) for global warming presents the effects of global warming by comparing the natural destruction with a man-made destruction. It compares between two unforgettable tragedies: 9/11 attack on US where 2,993 people were killed and Tsunami in Indian Ocean that occurred in 2004 which killed more than 230000 people. This advertisement was published by WWF Brazil. WWF is an international non-profit organization which works on issues regarding preservation, research and restoration of environment. WWF has become a symbol for nature lovers who are working hard to preserve and restore natural environment. What this ad really does is create the awareness about natural disasters which can happen anytime, anywhere and also encourages people to conserve the environment. This advertisement by WWF is an appeal to everyone to preserve nature. This ad presents New York City which is surrounded by hundreds of planes which look like they are going to attack New York similarly as 9/11 attack. It looks so scary just by imagining what would happen if all those planes hit New York City. No one wants to see incident like 9/11 again. But what WWF really tries to tell is...
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...earth since it seems that every year planet earth happens to be more in trouble by the actions humans make. Humans tend to the surroundings of lakes, preserve and national parks but don’t realize it can affect the native species that helps our ecosystem. A place I have always been interested in is the Colorado Phantom Canyon Preserve. I will be explaining what the major structural and functional dynamics. As well as how humans affect the cycling of matter in ecosystem. I will as well talk about the knowledge that the ecosystem’s structures and function that can help for its restoration. Lastly I will explain the implication of species interactions on the Colorado Phantom Canyon Preserve. The Colorado Phantom Canyon Preserve is a wonderful preserve located in North-Central Colorado. It is in the Laramie foothills about 30 miles Northwest of Fort Collins. The Phantom Canyon Preserve is among the greatest Front Range Landscapes totaling about 1,120 acres. The Phantom Canyon Preserve is one of the last remaining canyons without a road among the Colorado’s Front Range. This preserve is home for more than 100 bird species and other wildlife animals. Colorado Phantom Canyon Preserve is as well home for the hundreds of plant species. The Nature Conservancy protects the Phantom Canyon Preserve since 1987. The main reason this preserve is protected is the ecosystem supports Larimer Aletes also known as Aletes humilis this happens to be the rare member of the parsley family. This particular...
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...wrote “The Leviathan” as to show his observation on how Humans really are in their natural state with his assertion he suggest since being a royalist that to preserve peace , Man should form social contract. He believed any form of government is better than none. His Philosophy along with those of Machiavelli were seen as the foundation for Modern political thinking. Just like Machiavelli assertion that humans are essentially evil and selfish, Hobbes also believes that human are inherently selfish. The Mortal God as Hobbes describes “The Leviathan” is created in order to protect the people creating and enforcing the laws. Thesis Hobbes claim that when man is left in “The State Of Nature” he is unable to preserve his life making it brutish and short therefore man should form an social contract allowing an absolute authority the (sovereignty) create and implement laws they should follow in order to maintain peace and avoid civil war. Insight 2nd Paragraph Thomas Hobbes and Niccolò Machiavelli both make similar assertion but greatly contradicts one another. Both Hobbes and Machiavelli have a pessimistic view on human nature. Thomas Hobbes believes that humans are only interested in their own self gain would do anything to preserve their security without regards for the next man as Hobbes states. Machiavelli views on nature also correlates with the views of Hobbes, he believes that man cannot be trusted because we are not consistent creatures in the end of it all we only protect...
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...is acceptable or not to kill an animal in John Locke’s point of view. In the Second Treatise of Government, John Locke explores and uses the “state of nature” that describes a natural condition of mankind, is a state of equality in which no one has power over another, and all are free to do as they please. For Locke the starting point of a state nature finds humans with the same sort of liberty, natural rights which God given. Locke starts talking about the three laws of nature, harm no one, preserve all, and destroy dangers. In the first law, talks about the idea we have of ourselves, how all mankind is equal to each other. God gave everything to mankind in common, such an arrangement could only benefit humankind individuals could use those resources to benefit themselves. God has given the land to the mankind to assure everyone a private property. Since animals could be useful to...
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...President Roosevelt and John Muir admired nature, they fought for it, and spent time in the presence of it. The two men have both went through particular camping experiences that have expanded on their love and admiration for the earth. To begin with President Roosevelt and John Muir admired nature. In paragraph twelve of the article “Bully for Yosemite!” by Candace Fleming, it says that Roosevelt would not miss seeing the beauty of Yosemite for anything. This suggests that Roosevelt admired nature in all its beauty and that he believes that nature is important because President Roosevelt says “I wouldn’t miss this for anything.” Another reason why President Roosevelt and John Muir preserved nature is that both of...
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...National parks are very important to our nation. These are centers of beautiful untouched nature. They are also unmistakable American symbols. National parks are the home to countless diverse species of animals. We must preserve national parks because they are important parts of America. So why are national parks so important anyway? Let's begin with the fact that they are massive areas of fascinating, untouched nature. This is essential in densely populated cities like New York. This means that many people who live in urban areas can experience nature in its most pristine form. They are also important to the vast diversity of animals that live there. Having immense areas of pure nature saves innumerable animal's habitats from being destroyed. This is why we must keep construction out of our national parks, consequently keeping them in their most natural form. Many people have been to at least one national park in their lifetime. Here in South Florida, one of the most popular national parks is the Everglades. The Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. It is the home to various animals such as birds, fish, insects, amphibians, and reptiles. Some of the most iconic animals that live in the Everglades are the crocodile along with the alligator. I remember...
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...Waccasassa Bay Preserve is a unique state park that comprises over 19,000 acres of tidal marshes that stretch over 20 miles of shoreline. The confines of the marshes and creeks create a estuarine habitat for much of Florida’s threatened and endangered wildlife. If you are a lover of nature, this treasure of a state park should not be missed. Take a look at all it has to offer. Location Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park is located on the western coast of Florida. It is a salt marsh that extends from Cedar Key to Yankee Town. This state park is accessible only by boat. Access points for this island are located along County Road 40 and County Road 326. Birding If you like to observe our avian friends, then you will love visiting this...
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...Maimuna Sidibay The fundamental concept Thucydides brings out in his work On Justice, Power, and Human Nature, is his pessimistic view towards human nature while simultaneously contending that justice is what it takes to catalyze prosperity. Thucydides makes certain claims through his representation of democracy that portray his views on human nature. His view teaches us that human nature has been the ultimate tool used by the famous speakers of ancient Greece—thus, it is important in studying his History for we are able to delineate these falsities as we apply them to our own lives. Then, in evaluating the implications in Thucydides’ History, I will agree that it is natural human inclination to unjustly rule over others. I propose to argue my case by first describing human nature and it’s relationship with power and second to explain that with the absence of such conventions such as justice, human nature and overt power induce civil strife. In the “Melian Dialogue,” Thucydides provides a precise position on his view of human nature and its’ pair, power. He shows here that human nature is cruel and unjust and when it is not controlled and restrained, human nature will incline man to become possessive of those more weaker than him and thus pursue his own self-interest through greed. During the Melian Dialogue, the Melians declined the Athenians’ proposal that they submit to the Athenians. In this dialogue, Thucydides made...
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...lived in the State of Nature. Man lived in a chaotic condition of selfishness and constant fear. Man has a desire for order and security, so man entered into a contract to...
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...secret which could be minor to astronomical. It represents which is hidden and cannot be immediately seen, known, or deciphered, and therefore, inspires investigation, discovery, and quest. Secrets can tear down the infrastructure of social and political institutions, catalyzing reactionary movements that seek to undermine social conventions and norms. Not to be taken lightly, a secret harbours the power to transform, create, preserve, and...
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...Island Biogeography Theory To determine the advantages and disadvantages of applying the Island Biography Theory to establishing a biodiversity preserve, we must first fully understand the theory. The larger the land mass, the more diverse and the more species that will be present. Verse a smaller land mass that will not have as much species in the area. This land mass does not technically have to be an actual island but a piece of land that may be cut off from outside resources. For example, a mountain peak or a preserve that has had development all around it and is not connected to any other land mass. Due to the high levels of development around the United States, most preserves have no choice but to become an island. There are a few...
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...long run"(Leopold 2). Tis quote from "Thinking Like a Mountain" supports that fact that author Aldo Leopold believes that humans should try to conserve nature as much as possible without changing the animals' natural habits. Similarly, in the documentary Cold Warriors: Wolves vs. Buffalo, director Jeff Turner explains that in Wood Buffalo National park (WBNP), animals are allowed to complete the circle of life without human interference. For this and other reasons Aldo Leopold would feel conflicted about what is happening in WBNP. One strong point to consider from the documentary is that wolves are able to naturally hunt and find the weakest animals to attack. They follow the herd and round them up into a chase. They spot the weakest bull and pounce at just the right time. Now, the bull is dead and the wolf pack has food for the week. Aldo...
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...In March of 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt met with John Muir to discuss protecting nature. The two met in Yosemite Valley and camped while in Yosemite Valley. While at Yosemite Valley they talked about protecting forests and preserving nature in America. In the article “Bully for Yosemite” by Candace Fleming, it tells about the time Roosevelt and Muir went camping in Yosemite Valley. Muir had lived in Yosemite for thirty years and had devoted his life to try to preserve nature. Muir finally got the government to take an attempt at helping, as stated in the article “In 1890 the government formed Yosemite National park, but the new park did not include Yosemite Valley”. In march of 1903, Muir received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt asking...
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...CEDRIC BERSALUNA BSIE -4B “How would I be able to help preserve the Environment” I definitely think it’s WAY more important to preserve natural habitats and wetlands. There was once a time before we had all these places to shop, and conduct businesses; when humans lived in sync with animals and nature and they were successful and happy. Here’s how I see it, the natural habitats and wetlands were here first, so we didn’t really have a right to just start cutting down trees, draining wetlands, building where forests once stood, etc. Then people want to start panicking when animals start going extinct, and global warming threatens our existence. No one wants to put themselves in the place of the animals’ whose homes we’re bulldozing over, you wouldn’t like it if someone just came in and tore down your home, to build the latest strip mall. Unbelievably, humans are doing that such thing to other humans, such as farmers, taking their land where the food that said destroyers NEED and WANT are growing. There are only so many resources, then watch how the same people who were destroying or using up those resources are drove insane when they’re all gone. And that’s what they get, too bad we’re all going to have to suffer. "Save the Planet," "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," "Go Green." Quotes like these have become a commonality in today's age. We all are familiar with the large efforts to help preserve the environment. In "Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments...
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