Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Flashcards
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Which practice best exemplifies integrated pest management (IPM) in a park setting?
Answer: Using a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical controls based on monitoring thresholds
IPM combines multiple strategies—biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical—applied only when monitoring shows pest populations exceed acceptable thresholds.
A parks department implementing a tree canopy expansion program should primarily consider:
Answer: Species diversity, native plant selection, and long-term maintenance capacity
Effective canopy programs prioritize native, diverse species that support local ecosystems and match the department's long-term maintenance capacity.
What does LEED certification for a recreation facility primarily indicate?
Answer: The facility meets established standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable design
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification confirms a facility meets rigorous standards for sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy use, and indoor environmental quality.
Which approach supports a parks department's goal of reducing carbon emissions from operations?
Answer: Converting fleet vehicles to electric or hybrid and transitioning to LED lighting in facilities
Fleet electrification and LED lighting are among the most impactful operational changes a parks department can make to reduce direct carbon emissions.
A natural resource management plan for a parks system should include:
Answer: An inventory of natural assets, conservation goals, invasive species management, and ecological monitoring protocols
A natural resource management plan documents existing ecological assets, sets conservation priorities, and establishes protocols for invasive species control and ongoing ecological monitoring.
Which principle guides ecological restoration in an urban park disturbed by development?
Answer: Use locally sourced native plants to restore natural community composition and function
Ecological restoration prioritizes locally sourced native species to reestablish natural community structure and ecosystem functions that were disrupted by development.