...environmental protection plans are not set in place, in fact many of the current plans are the only things keeping a clean environment from a completely contaminated environment. Overall the people at green child seem to have all of the big...
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...countries in the world, was approved by The World Bank to receive a $46 million grant to help alleviate poverty, and $700,000 portion of the grant has been designated to increase elephant trophy hunting. Madji Seck of World Bank stated that "When properly regulated, hunting is an important tool for sustainable management of parks" (Can Killing more). The issue of poaching is clearly contested by a wide range of representatives and sectors making it an increasingly difficult matter to address. One group of stakeholders in the poaching crisis are the citizens of the local communities as well as the business owners, specifically in the tourism sector. Although these stakeholders are legitimate and directly affected, they are mostly unaware of...
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...Wildlife Conservation Efforts in India Geography project [Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] 2012 Nishant Aishwarya Roll Number - 26 Introduction Wildlife includes all non-domesticated plants, animals and other organisms. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative. Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems. Deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands, and other areas including the most developed urban sites, all have distinct forms of wildlife. While the term in popular culture usually refers to animals that are untouched by human factors, most scientists agree that wildlife around the world is impacted by human activities. Humans have historically tended to separate civilization from wildlife in a number of ways including the legal, social, and moral sense. This has been a reason for debate throughout recorded history. Religions have often declared certain animals to be sacred, and in modern times concern for the natural environment has provoked activists to protest the exploitation of wildlife for human benefit or entertainment. Literature has also made use of the traditional human separation from wildlife. Foods, Pets, Traditional Medicine:...
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...1. Introduction The Night Safari was introduced to Singapore in 1994 by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS). First of its kind, the night safari is home to over 1050 animals of 120 nocturnal species. Night Safari focuses on areas such as service quality, experiential dining and Wildlife Conservation. Its world class service quality, award winning Gourmet Safari Express, and constant efforts in promoting biodiversity in the conservation sector has effectively brought in visitors from all over the world (Night Safari, 2007). 2. Realizing Vision and Goal To be able to realize Night Safari’s vision and current goal, accessing the organisation itself is vital. 2.1 SWOT Analysis A SWOT analysis is carried out to determine Night Safari’s strength and how they can make use of it to grasp their opportunities and also determine their weaknesses and threats to take note of them and overcome them. STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES World Class Service Quality - E-ticketing - Refurbished Facilities - Maps, Information(on website) and Commentary in various languages - Offers something different and unique Strong Marketing - Constant introducing of new events - Innovative ideas - Brand Wildlife Conservation - Breeding Programmes o Acquisition o Endangered/Threatened Species - Funding - Education Activities - Events Customer Service - Language Skills - Ability to help guests to their best Global Brand Awareness - Known widely mainly in Asia-Pacific - Less known...
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...© Kamla-Raj 2010 J Hum Ecol, 30(1): 55-62 (2010) Determinants of Attitudes and Perceptions on Resource Use and Management of Marsabit National Reserve, Kenya Mohamed G. Shibia Department of Natural Resources Management, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute National Arid lands Research Centre, P.O. Box 147, Marsabit, Kenya Telephone: 254 69 2040, 254 722916149, Fax: 254 69 2220 E-mail: schibier@yahoo.com, mohamedshibia@gmail.com KEYWORDS Attitude. Perceptions. Wildlife Damages. Benefits ABSTRACT The establishment of protected areas had negative consequences on local communities. The shift in conservation resulted in restriction of access to resources, disruption of local culture and economies by tourists, increased predation on crops and livestock and displacement of inhabitants. A survey was undertaken to determine relationship between respondent’s socio-economic characteristics and their attitudes and perceptions towards protected area conservation, determine the effect of wildlife benefits and their associated cost on attitudes and perceptions and determine if respondent attitudes and perceptions was affected by proximity of their residence to Marsabit National Reserve. One hundred eighty-seven households were selected through stratified random sampling and surveyed using questionnaire composed of both open and closed ended questions. Information acquired was triangulated through informal interviews, field observations and focused group discussions. Cross-tabulation using...
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...turkeys did not have enough genetics from their ancestors to survive in the wild. The first attempt to release wild turkey in Ohio was unsuccessful. This relates to conservation biology (Starr, Evans, and Starr, 2012, p. 370) This article caught my eye because I am a hunter and I am originally from Ohio. Wild Turkey is one of the most difficult animals to harvest. By doing research on the wild turkey in Ohio, I learned that the bird had to be reintroduced into the Ohio wildlife. Hunting in general is an important part of my life and my family’s life. Since I was young, I was raised to hunt, fish, and love the outdoors. Without animal conservation it would not have been possible for me to enjoy this sport and provide this type of food for my family. I believe that this type of research and project should be funded by the state. The wildlife that we have in our states is something that represents our area and state. With city’s expanding and taking up more and more of the rural area we need to be conscious of wildlife. I believe that this is an important research. And should be a high on the priority list, but I do not think that this type of research is more important than saving a human...
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...There are many different ways to shoot a turkey, for instance they couldn’t know how to work a turkey call or even not know what all the kinds of turkey calls there are. There are also the calibers of shotguns, chokes, and ammo they can use for them. Then there's the decoys people may not know what kinds of decoys to use for different times of the year like they could use a jake (a young male turkey) or a hen (a female turkey) or a tom/gobbler ( Full grown male turkey). Turkey hunting uses all kinds of weapons. Turkey calls are a really good weapon for turkey hunting without them you couldn’t call the gobblers in to range to get a shot. There are many different kinds of turkey calls like some are a slate call, a glass call, mouth, and box call. But, the one turkey call that is most effective is the box call. The box call can be used for gobblers that are really far away and not that far away. The turkey call that is used for a gobbler that is close is the mouth/diaphragm call, this call is quiet and effective because the turkey cant see the movement because it's in your mouth. Another choice for a turkey that is close is the Bombshell turkey call that connects to the barrel of the gun and a string that you can pull comes down the side of the barrel. So there are some of the turkey calls and what ranges they are used for. When turkey hunting there are many choices of shotgun calibers and bows to use. The most famous shotgun to use for turkey hunting is a 12 gauge. A 12 gauge is...
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...The poaching of animals is a crime, and the consequences should be severe. People don't realize it, but poaching is affecting the world around us. Poaching penalties should be severe because it is affecting local communities, and its presenting health risks to those who you the animal parts as cures. Buying poached products bring health risks. When animals are poached, people tend to want to buy those animal products to make mythological medicine. These mythological medicines can put people to health risk because again, these medicines they are making come from myths. Poached meat sold at black markets can bring diseases. Poached meat can put people at health risk because you don't know where that meat or other products came from, those animals...
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...“Hunting and trapping help maintain a balance between wildlife and people by reducing or preventing expensive damage to agricultural crops, buildings and other property”(Illinois Department of Natural Resources). When too many animals are in the same area (overpopulation) they have to compete for food, they end up having to go into urban areas for food. They have to start eating crops from farmers, which destroys the farmers food. Also, antlers from animals like deer and elk are rubbed vigorously to remove the velvet on them. This leaves small trees and shrubs broken and scarred. After these rubbings “small saplings and shrubs are left looking like someone with a hedge trimmer went on an angry rampage” (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife). “ In areas where elk are abundant, mangled shrubs and small trees are extremely obvious signs of the presence of bulls” (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) (bulls meaning male elk). Hunting reduces the number of elk, deer, and other antler bearing animals, which means that there are less antler rubs and less destroyed trees and bushes. There are many other forms of environmental destruction. Overall, hunting can help reduce the amount of destruction by lowering the number...
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...Deer hunting is something that a lot of people like to do. It is a time for guys and gals to relax and listen to the outdoors all around. There are too many deer and too many accidents in the midwest. Deer population could be reduced by having a longer shotgun season, so the population can reduce the vehicle accident cost, medical cost, by establishing new ideas on how motorists can avoid vehicle/deer accidents . In 1997 the Virginia Department Of Transportation recorded around 600 crashes between vehicles and deer. Then in 1998 it jumped up to 4000. insurance and law enforcement officials said the actual car deer collisions could be somewhere between 10 and 20 thousand in the United States. Insurance industry estimates there are half a million car deer accidents annually. The average cost an insurance company pays per claim is 2000. (HUNTING TO SOLUTION THE DEER BOOM PG2) In one year 2012, there were 1.29 million deer car collisions and they cost about $4 billion on car repairs. the average costs for the collisions are around $3,305. In this article from Insurance Journal, it states that vehicle deer collisions from july 2011 until june 30, 2012, there were 1.23 million car deer wrecks. for many years the vehicle damage has increased by as much as 4% to 7.9%. Car deer accident cost a lot of money every year. (Insurance Journal pg1) The top five states for deer car wrecks are West Virginia with a chance of hitting a deer is 1 out of 44 vehicles. The second...
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...Hunting is a major sport around the world in many different cultures and countries. When hunting first came about it was to feed your family. Then when railroads started to develop “hunters” were killing bison and other animals because they were in the way of the train. When the train would go down the track and bison were in the way the train would stop and “hunter” would jump out and just unload their guns on the animals. That is not hunting; hunters today are trained to kill animals ethically and are conservationists who assist in managing the population of wildlife to prevent overpopulation; they keep the deer population manageable and they provide food for the hunter. One role of a hunter is to limit the amount of animals in one habitat....
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...permitted. A ranger must be present if there are more than 3 shooters present and they have a limit on how many live rounds can be in the firearm at one time (3 rounds for rifle). The use of alcohol and tobacco are prohibited while on the range.(PA.Gov) The effects of the shooting on the environment can be limited through a process known as best management practice. The practice uses the best available technology and equipment to protect the area from lead. Parks that already have shooting ranges spend roughly $200,000 in maintenance a year. That seems likes a lot of money, but they are ways to reduce these costs such as not shooting the backstop of targets and cleaning up after yourself when you are finished. It is typical for shooting ranges to recycle any lead that they find on site to not only save the environment, but also repurpose the ammunition. The water treatment plant closely monitors the levels and would be able to communicate if lead has gotten into the reservoir. If that would happen then the shooting range would not to be closed, but as long as people cleaned up after themselves and others that issue can be eliminated (“Best Management Practice”). A shooting range is a great way to give the public a space to properly practice and train shooters. It allows them to build confidence and learn to not fear guns, which in return reduces gun related incidents. The range provides health benefits, has rules in place and has practices to keep the environment. I believe that the...
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...Established in 1937, Ducks unlimited, Inc. (DU) has conserved nearly 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s waterfowl habitat. The core values and guiding principles of DU are: • Waterfowl and Wetlands: We conserve North America’s waterfowl and wetlands. • Ethics: We act to uphold the reputation of DU, treating people and wildlife with respect. • Science-Based Decision: We are committed to science to ensure our programs are sound, efficient and credible. • Team DU: We work together as volunteers and staff. • Waterfowling: We value and enjoy the sport and heritage of hunting. • Collaboration, Not Confrontation: We partner with those who share common goals and values. • Wise Investments: Our goal is to commit over 80 percent of our resources to our science-base conservation mission. • Passion & Commitment: We celebrate the culture of DU as we serve our members. The focus on DU has remained constant since it was formed by a small group of U.S. waterfowl hunters in 1937. That focus, often referred to as a “Singleness of Purpose,” is built upon the understanding that sustainability of waterfowl is determined by success in conserving sufficient habitat...
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...Since the existence of life, hunting has been the key to survival. In the prehistoric time life was all about hunting. Hunting today compared to prehistoric times has changed drastically. Without hunting we would not be around today. Humankind would not have survived without hunting. The mind is the source of power. Without knowledge, people would not have been able think of tactics or create weapons for hunting and storing food. Hunting has been a way of life since the beginning of time. Prehistoric times required hunting mainly for survival. Hunting was done in tribes during this time. When tribes hunted mammoths with spears they would surround the animals and back it off a cliff. Fear, numbers and intimidation were their tactics. Acting as a team allowed them to survive. For the most part, hunting has been about survival and acquiring food, but this slowly changed as humanity progressed. Much of hunting today is about bagging the bigger and better buck. A large number of hunters hang their racks up for display on the wall like trophies. This gives the hunters a sense of pride and accomplishment. Hunters today find a tree climb up it and sit and wait for the animal. Hunters have bag limits and restrictions on what animals they can kill. Which weapon they can use depends on what season it is. If people did not hunt today there would be a large number of overpopulation and spreading of diseases in animals. The tools and weapons used for hunting has been one of the biggest...
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...There are game wardens to protect the wildlife but there is a limited amount of them for each state. Due to this the game wardens rely on hunters for all the information they can get. 3 Some of the pros of hunting are population control and environmental balance. If there were not any hunters the game population would grow out of control. Then the problem of overpopulation would rise to a critical point. As a result the area would exceed the carrying capacity and the wildlife would die off. When a hunter buys a license for game that money goes to protecting the animals and the ecosystem....
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