Task
- Option One: Collaborate with a partner and find a local example of the issues highlighted in this story.
- Option Two: In small groups, discuss the issues being debated in this story. What are your thoughts? What context needs to be understood in order to move forward? Is there a solution?
Terms & Concepts
- Cultural Anthropologist
- Private Sector
- Natural Resource
- Trans-Boundary
- Stakeholder
What do you think?
- Do you think more parks/protected areas are needed to help save biodiversity? Why or why not?
- Why do some people resent parks? Why do others love them? Is there a middle ground?
- How would you feel if a new national or provincial park were created in or near your community? Who in your community would support it? Who might oppose the park? What would be required to create consensus?
- What did you learn this chapter? What surprised you? Reflecting back on the first chapter, do you now think the question being discussed is more or less complicated?
This story in the media
Protecting just 1.2% of Earth’s land could save most-threatened species, says study
Bias: none
Source: The Guardian
File Type: Study/Article
Overview: Protecting just 1.2% of Earth’s land could save most-threatened species, says study
Web Link: https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/25/protecting-just-12-of-earths-land-could-save-worlds-most-threatened-species-says-study-aoe
Cities contain pockets of nature – our study shows which species are most tolerant of urbanization
Bias: Result bias
Source: The Conversation
File Type: Study/Essay
Overview: Cities contain pockets of nature – our study shows which species are most tolerant of urbanization
Web Link: https://theconversation.com/cities-contain-pockets-of-nature-our-study-shows-which-species-are-most-tolerant-of-urbanization-231042
The tunnels, trails and bridges built especially for bears
Bias: none
Source: BBC
File Type: Article
Overview: The tunnels, trails and bridges built especially for bears
Web Link: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240521-these-wildlife-corridors-help-grizzly-bears
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