Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Flashcards
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A parks department's stormwater management strategy should incorporate which low-impact development feature?
Answer: Rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable pavement to infiltrate and filter runoff on-site
Low-impact development features like rain gardens and bioswales manage stormwater where it falls, reducing runoff volume and filtering pollutants before they reach waterways.
The National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) conservation pillar emphasizes parks as:
Answer: Stewards of natural, cultural, and historical resources for current and future generations
NRPA's conservation pillar defines parks as stewards of natural, cultural, and historical resources, holding these assets in trust for future generations.
Which action demonstrates climate resilience planning in a parks department?
Answer: Conducting a vulnerability assessment of park assets and adjusting infrastructure and planting plans for projected climate conditions
Climate resilience begins with a vulnerability assessment that identifies at-risk assets, then uses projected climate data to adapt infrastructure and landscape management accordingly.
An invasive species management program in a park should prioritize:
Answer: Early detection and rapid response to new invasions before they become established
Early detection and rapid response to new invasive species incursions is far more cost-effective than attempting to control well-established populations.
What is the primary benefit of maintaining wildlife habitat corridors within an urban parks system?
Answer: Allowing wildlife to move between habitat patches, supporting biodiversity and genetic diversity
Wildlife corridors connect isolated habitat patches, enabling animal movement that supports population viability, genetic diversity, and ecosystem function in fragmented urban landscapes.
A parks department wants to reduce water consumption in landscape irrigation. Which strategy is most effective?
Answer: Installing smart irrigation controllers with soil moisture sensors and converting turf areas to native plantings
Smart controllers with soil moisture sensors apply water only when needed, and converting to native plants reduces baseline irrigation requirements significantly.