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17. Theory Review: Conservation Management

July 25, 2023

Now that you have finished the lessons in the Conservation Management module, it is time to test your knowledge with a theory review.

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Q1: Give two reasons for the use of fire as a management tool.
- Used as a way of controlling animal numbers and encouraging migration
- Used to increase biodiversity and the genetic wealth within each species
- Stimulates out of season growth & to reduce fuel loads for fire prevention
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Q2: Explain what bush encroachment is.
- It is an exotic plant that has invaded an area e.g. Marula
- This refers to both alien and indigenous bushes that take over an area e.g. Jackleberry
- This is an indigenous woody plant that has overgrown in certain areas e.g. Sicklebush
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Q3: Name two water independent mammals.
- Eland & Steenbok
- Impala & Warthog
- Zebra & Wildebeest
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Q4: What is the value of a nature guide knowing the water requirements of various animal species?
- This allows you to predict the movements and whereabouts of species
- This allows you as a guide to rush as quickly as possible to all the waterholes
- This will allow your guests the opportunity to refresh themselves by having a quick swim
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Q5: What is a ‘mitre drain’ and why are they constructed?
- This is a form of brush packing to prevent sheet & rill erosion
- This is a wire basket full of rocks that is used to control gully erosion
- This is a drain that is built in conjunction with a bolster and is used for road maintenance
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Q6: Name a Biosphere Reserve (BR) in South Africa.
- Kruger to Canyons BR
- Lubombo BR
- Maloti BR
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Q7: Name two Transfontier Parks (TP).
- Kruger to Canyons and Waterberg TP
- Limpopo-Shashe and Great Limpopo TP
- Mapungubwe & Thulamela TP
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What is a Biosphere reserve?
- They are sites for managing changes and interactions between social and ecological systems, including cultural upliftment and management of biodiversity
- Biosphere reserves are protected areas with high biodiversity
- Biosphere reserves are designated areas for wildlife conservation only
- Biosphere reserves are regions dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture
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What is a cool burn?
- A cool burn refers to intentionally setting controlled fires in a forest or grassland to manage vegetation, prevent larger uncontrolled wildfires, and promote ecosystem health. These controlled burns are conducted under specific conditions to reduce the accumulation of flammable materials and mimic the natural fire cycle
- A cool burn is a type of injury caused by extreme cold temperatures, leading to frostbite and tissue damage.
- A cool burn is a term used in cooking to describe the process of intentionally undercooking food, resulting in a unique taste and texture.
- A cool burn refers to a fashionable trend where individuals purposefully expose their skin to low levels of UV radiation to achieve a tan without the risk of sunburn.
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