E.V.S PROJECT ON CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
INTRODUCTION
Conservation of natural resources, the wise use of the earth's resources by humanity. The term conservation came into use in the late 19th cent, and referred to the management, mainly for economic reasons, of such valuable natural resources as timber, fish, game, topsoil, pastureland, and minerals, and also to the preservation of forests (see forestry), wildlife (see wildlife refuge), parkland, wilderness, and watershed areas. In recent years the science of ecology has clarified the workings of the biosphere; i.e., the complex interrelationships among humans, other animals, plants, and the physical environment. At the same time burgeoning population and industry and the ensuing pollution have demonstrated how easily delicately balanced ecological relationships can be disrupted (see air pollution; water pollution; solid waste).Conservation of natural resources is now usually embraced in the broader conception of conserving the earth itself by protecting its capacity for self- renewal. Particularly complex are the problems of nonrenewable resources such as oil and coal (see energy, sources of) and other minerals in great demand. Current thinking also favors' the protection of entire ecological regions by the creation of biosphere reserves. Examples of such conservation areas include the Great Barrier Reef off Australia and Adirondack State Park in the United States. The importance of reconciling human use and conservation beyond the boundaries of parks has become another important issue.
IMPORTANCE
Natural resources can be referred to all the things that we use in our daily life. Our life is heavily dependent on this resource and so it is very important to conserve it.
Importance for the conservation of natural resources are:
1) Some of the main resources are non-renewable and it takes millions of years for their formation, like-coal, and crude oil
2) Coal and petroleum play an important role in development of a country without them development will come to a halt
3) Medicines that cure our most of the diseases are made from natural resources
4) There are end number of things that keeps us alive and makes our survival easy, this all the things are made from natural resources
5) Natural resources are unequally distributed to maintain their stability in the environment their conservation is very important
6) Nature helps to maintain the environmental balance and satisfy the needs to the fullest.
7) A wide range of industrial material and biological material from plant and animal directly or indirectly are used in production and in manufacturing of medicine.
8) Natural resources are available in fixed quantity and they are non- renewable.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of conservation of natural resources is to sustain future generations of human beings to few more days on the planet.
The question arises what else is there apart from natural resource? Everything comes from nature including us!!!
The pace at which we are using the resources there is not sufficient time left for the resources to get replenished which lead to rise in the price or make it more precious. I feel if the resource get exhausted there will be interim havoc (till the period of replenishment) later again earth will rejuvenates itself and again humans and other types of life will evolve from the beginning.
Conserving the natural resources is becoming the top priority because these are depleting on an alarming rate. Glaciers are melting down and we are losing our limited reserves of drinking water. Forests are being cut and we ourselves are making it difficult to breathe.
The objectives to conserve natural resources:
To preserve the natural resources.
To increase public awareness through media, government agencies, NGO's etc.
To reduce pollution.
To maintain ecological balance.
To utilize natural resources in a sustainable way.
To save these natural resources for the future generation
PROJECT WORK METHODOLOGY
It is very important that these natural resources are conserved as they are getting exhausted at an alarming rate. Apart from that, it is having an adverse effect on the environment which is indirectly causing harm to living beings. The modern lifestyle and the advance in technology have had a very bad impact on natural resources. Natural resources like coal and petroleum are depleting at a very fast rate, and once they are depleted, we will have to depend on other sources of energy. Therefore, it is very necessary for us humans to act in a way that ensures the conservation of natural resources.
Ways to conserve natural resources are listed below:
1) Walking or cycling for short distances
2) Use of cloth bags instead of plastic bags
3) Try to cut short the usage of plastic and try to replace them by metal containers or biodegradable ones
4) Using the kitchen waste as manure instead of fertilizer
5) Having a small kitchen garden for the supply of oxygen and greenery at home
6) Using public transport, car or bike pooling for travelling the same amount distance
7) Avoid wastage of food
8) Try using electric bikes or cars rather than fuel ones
9) Purchase products made from recycled materials
10) Recycle materials such as metal cans, old cell phones, and plastic bottles
11) Conserve energy at home (turn out lights when they are not needed)
OBSERVATION
Understanding how indigenous people use and manage natural resources is essential for promoting conservation on indigenous lands. I evaluated how one Shear indigenous community in the Cordillera del Condor of Ecuador use woody taxa in mature and secondary forest, cultivate widen land, value natural resources and view changes to their environment. Field research, conducted from January February of 2003, involved ethno botanical survey methods and interviews with 25 community members. A total of 104 plant species were classified according to ethno botanical use. Food, forage, construction and fuel were the most common use categories for forest plants. In the widen plot, most plants were used for food, with native trees protected among a diversity of cultivars, primarily to attract wildlife. Mining is considered the biggest threat to conservation in the Cordillera del Condor's proposed Shear Protected Area and will need to be addressed by the Shear, supporting NGOs and the Ecuadorian government.
ANALYSIS OF DATA
Conservation of natural resources is now usually embraced in the broader conception of conserving the earth itself by protecting its capacity for self- renewal. Particularly complex are the problems of non-renewable resources such as oil and coal (see energy, sources of) and other minerals in great demand.
Home Tips to Conserve our Natural Resources
Turn the thermostat up two degrees and turn on the ceiling fans. Water plants with a watering can instead of a sprinkler. ...Recycle if possible....Water the lawn during the cooler parts of the day to avoid loss of water from evaporation and wind. Grow a little garden of herbs, vegetables, and fruits
RESULT & CONCLUSION
1. We can have a positive impact on our environment when our activities affect the environment and life in a helpful way. We can do so by conserving natural resources and protecting organisms living on the Earth.
2. We can help to prevent natural resources from running out too quickly by conserving them in three ways: - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle. We can reduce our use of natural resources by cutting down on the use of plastic and paper bags or materials for packaging. • We can reuse paper boxes as storage boxes or plastic bottles as containers.
3. We can recycle plastic, metals, glass and paper by placing unwanted objects made of these materials into recycling bins. They will then be sent for recycling.
4. Think about it... What is the impact on the environment if the type of trays above is used and returned after use in food centres?
5. We can reduce land pollution by keeping places clean and free of litter. This can be done by disposing waste and trash properly.
6. We can also reduce the number of vehicles on the roads by taking public transport or walking if the distance to the destination is short. In this way, we can reduce the use of fuels such as petrol as well as the release of pollutants and greenhouse gases into the air.
7. We can conserve wildlife by protecting their natural habitats. We can also set up more nature reserves so that more wildlife can grow and reproduce.
8. Reforestation is carried out by planting seeds and young plants in forests where trees have been removed. This helps to reduce the negative impact of deforestation and restore the habitats for wildlife. • Planting new trees also help to increase the amount of oxygen and decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.
