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VCE Outdoor Ed

Unit 4 Conficts

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What is Zoning? It is the way the government controls access to certain areas of the Environment
What is an Example of Zoning? An example of zoning can be seen at Falls Creek where area's of the mountain were graded to keep specific skill levels in certain areas
Explain one management strategy used by the Local Govt. to maintain the local environment
What are 3 Examples of zoning that we have seen in prior trips?
Define "Interest Groups" Individuals with similar values that form a group with the aim of promoting their views about an issue
What occurred in Tasmania in 1980? The Tasmanian Govt and HEC begins to act on beginning the damming process of the Franklin River
Who were the people/interest groups involved in the Franklin River Campaign? Tasmanian Wilderness Society and the Tasmanian Public
What did the Tasmanian Govt. and HEC believe? That the Franklin River is a resource that should be harnessed for electricity as well as boost the economy
What did the Tasmanian Wilderness Society believe? They were concerned that the dam would be destructive
What are some Environmental Positives of the Franklin River Dam?
What are some Economical Positives of the Franklin River Dam? 1. More jobs 2. Alleviate unemployment 3. Cheaper electricity
What are some Environmental negatives of the Franklin River Dam? The reduction of natural environments, habitats and local heritage
What are some Economical negatives of the Franklin River Dam? Expensive to build
What was the Outcome of the Franklin River Campaign? The decision was made by the High Court which ruled that the Franklin River, part of a World Heritage site, was under the control of the Fed Govt and not the Tasmania Govt.
Who is VEAC? Victorian Environmental Assessment Council
What is VEAC's role? Independent and strategic advice to government relating to the protection and ecologically sustainable management of the environment
What was VEAC's role in the High Country Cattle Grazing issue? They were against the cattle grazing in Alpine area due to the negative impacts it was having on the environment
What was the High Country Cattle Grazing issue and when did it occur? The High Country Cattle grazing issue was when the Vic Govt and the VEAC had made a move to ban cattle grazing in the Victorian Alpine Area due to the negative environmental impacts it was having
Who were the key groups/people involved in the High Country Cattle issue? 1. Parks Vic 2. Vic Govt 3. MCA/VNPA
What did Parks Victoria and the Victorian Govt. believe? They believed that the Alpine area is a place that needs to be protected from the erosion and destruction caused by cattle
What did the VNPA and the Cattlemen's Association believe? The VNPA and the MCA believed that alpine grazing is an important part of Australian history and also that it reduces fuel for bushfires
Who are the VNPA? Victorian National Park Association
Who are the Cattlemen's Association? They are the association of local cattle farmers (and past farmers) in the Victorian Alpine area
Who are Parks Victoria?
Who are the Victorian Govt.?
What was the Outcome of the High Country Cattle Grazing issue?
What are two methods used by local groups concerned a local issue?
Explain 3 processes used in making decisions on environmental conflicts
Name a positive to each of the 3 processes used for decision making
Name a negative to each of the 3 processes used for decisions making
What does the Trust for Nature (Victoria) aim to achieve?
What legislation is the Trust for Nature (Victoria) linked to?
How does the Trust for Nature (Victoria) assist in the Maintenance and sustainability of the Outdoor Environment?
Who administers the (stuff) for the Trust for Nature?
2 Example of the Strategies that the Trust for nature uses
What does Australia's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy aim to achieve?
What legislation is the Australian Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Linked to?
Describe how Australia's Biodiversity Conservation Strategy assist in the maintenance and sustainability of the Outdoor Environment
Who administers the (stuff) for the Australian Biodiversity Conservation Strategy?
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