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Extractivism
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Extractivism is the removal of natural resources particularly for export with minimal processing. This economic model is common throughout the Global South and the Arctic region, but also happens in s
Example of extractivism: open-pit mining in Russia.
Example of extractivism: open-pit mining in Russia.
Example of European extractivism: a quarry in the Apuan Alps, Italy. No Cav is an anti-extractivism movement fighting against this activity.
Example of European extractivism: a quarry in the Apuan Alps, Italy. No Cav is an anti-extractivism movement fighting against this activity.
Slaves clearing the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, c. 1820–1825, by Moritz Rugendas.
Slaves clearing the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, c. 1820–1825, by Moritz Rugendas.
Example of mass extraction of trees for lumber, resulting in deforestation.
Example of mass extraction of trees for lumber, resulting in deforestation.
Ecosystem management
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Ecosystem management is an approach to natural resource management that aims to ensure the long-term sustainability and persistence of an ecosystem's function and services while meeting socioeconomic,
Prescribed burning is a technique used in ecosystem management. This indirectly benefits society via the maintenance of ecosystem services and the red
Prescribed burning is a technique used in ecosystem management. This indirectly benefits society via the maintenance of ecosystem services and the reduction of severe wildfires.
El Yunque National Forest 5 months pre-Hurricane Maria (top) and 7 months after the hurricane (bottom). Although ecosystem management goals often diff
El Yunque National Forest 5 months pre-Hurricane Maria (top) and 7 months after the hurricane (bottom). Although ecosystem management goals often differ on their specifics, achieving resilience to disturbance is a common aim.
Sustainable harvest of glaucous-winged gull eggs maintains the species' population size, while preserving traditional Huna Tlingit customs.
Sustainable harvest of glaucous-winged gull eggs maintains the species' population size, while preserving traditional Huna Tlingit customs.
Stakeholders implementing sustainability by planting trees in an area of deforestation. This is important to the stakeholder label due to the fact tha
Stakeholders implementing sustainability by planting trees in an area of deforestation. This is important to the stakeholder label due to the fact that stakeholders are individuals or groups who are affected by or have an interest in ecosystem management decisions and actions.