Choose what you consider to be one of the most important conservation issues. Choose an example that illustrates this issue. Write a paper that includes the following:
1. A statement/discussion of the conservation issue.
2. A statement/discussion of the example and how that example illustrates the issue.
3. Discuss of the conservation principles the issue and example address.
4. Section in which you propose a conservation plan or path forward of your own (not simply copied from the literature) to resolve the issue/example. Be sure to discuss how your solution relates to conservation biology.
Format: 5-7 pages; at least 5-7 credible references with at least 1 peer-reviewed reference.
Challenges and Opportunities for Private Landowners to Initiate Conservation Actions.
Problems
• Finding information relevant to a project
• Recognizing ways to create better habitat
• Setting priorities among several conservation needs
• Obtaining permits, particularly for projects involving streams, lakes, and wetlands
• Zoning restrictions and complex habitat tax deferral programs
• Selecting the appropriate plants for a particular site
• Avoiding inadvertently creating opportunities for invasive species to take hold
• Accessing labor, equipment, and plants to carry out a project
• Covering the costs of a conservation project
Goals
Make it easier for landowners to find assistance on conservation projects.
Help landowners plan and prioritize conservation actions on their properties, evaluate results, and build long-term relationships to help them achieve their goals.
Provide information about financial incentives for conservation projects.
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Need to approve and discuss topic choice before writing.
