PPT-Ecosystem

Spectral Information System EcoSIS Integration of Spectral Data with Measurements of Vegetation Functional Traits Alphabetically Phil Dennison University of Utah John Gamon University of Alberta . BIODIVERSITY UNDER THREAT. Learning Intentions:. To understand the factors that affect processes in an ecosystem. Examine . the processes in ecosystems and the factors that affect these. We have looked at threats which are occurring on a global scale BUT what threats can you think of that are occurring on a local level?. Energy Powers Ecosystems. Sustainable Practices. Ecologists and economists characterize practices that can be continued indefinitely as . sustainable. .. Ecological Footprint. T. he . area of land required to sustainably provide all resources a population uses and assimilate all the waste it generates, given the prevailing current technology.. Unit One. What is a freshwater ecosystem?. Only 3% of the world’s water is fresh.. Freshwater is either frozen in glaciers and pack ice or is buried in aquifers.. The remainder of the water is found in lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers.. STRATHAIRD PRIMARY SCHOOL. MAY 2012. Where are those taddies?. Perhaps they’ve turned into frogs!. The journey begins…. From 2009 – . Sustainability became a school priority and a whole school focus. Ecological Performance Standards. To guide and Inform for building within ecosystem boundaries . A road map for site specific, ecologically sound building . Not a rating system. Based on performance. areas in the next 50 years. Dr. Paul C. Sutton. Department of Geography. University of Denver. Denver, CO 80208. psutton@du.edu. American Geophysical Union. December 2011 . “Most . of the developing world lacks the capacity to manage current coastal . . November 4, 2014. Thanks to the Noyce Foundation . Samueli Foundation . Schusterman. Foundation . and STEM Funders Network. Agenda. 8:20 . a.m. Welcome and Overview. 8:30 . a.m.. . Why Cultivate STEM Ecosystems?. Group 5. Lorelei Patrick. Peter Stiling. Riaz Khan. Xavier Gonzales. Adelaide Rhodes. Facilitators: Donata Henry and Conrad Toepfer. Learning Outcomes. Predict the outcome of perturbation on ecosystems. U.S. . Fish & Wildlife Service. What is . a. . g. reater sage-grouse?. Male. Female. What the heck is a . l. ek. ?. Lek. Cam. Sagebrush Obligate . Species Include:. Greater sage-grouse. Sage sparrow. James Boyd. Spencer . Banzhaf. Professor – Dept of Economics at Georgia State University. Ph.D. Duke University. Environmental Economics. Senior Fellow/Director – Resources for the Future. Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania. Emily McKenzie. 2 April, InVEST Introductory Seminar, Bangkok. Republic of the Marshall Islands. Despite their importance, ecosystem services are often not considered in decisions. . . This is because we lack practical, credible information about their value. . Options for ocean health and societal adaptation. James . Barry. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Marine Ecosystem Services. free stuff from nature. Supporting. Photosynthesis. Shoreline protection. Values. Resistance vs.. Resilience. Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis. Succession (primary vs. secondary). Value of an Ecosystem. Instrumental. . Cultural services:. The knowledge we gain. Provisions. 12030Initiative proposed by El Salvador with the support of countries from the Central American Integration System SICA Concept NoteDuring the Bonn Challenge 30 high-level meeting in Brazil in March 2