Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6303NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To investigate the concept of conserving natural resources as heritage and explore
the interplay between human culture and conservation.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate the natural heritage concept through the observation of integrated
conservation efforts for sustainability.
2.
Critically assess the concept of holistic nature conservation.
3.
Assess the impact of local culture on conservation initiatives in a variety of
countries.
4.
Present their observations in the form of a conference style presentation to a
professional standard.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The concept of natural heritage and the relationship between natural heritage and local communities; importance of heritage conservation; an introduction to holistic nature conservation.
Landscape scale conservation; international conservation designations and classification systems; IUCN classification of protected areas; critical evaluation of the effectiveness of protected areas.
The relationship between environmental conservation and cultural heritage; biocultural conservation; biodiversity and linguistic diversity. Natural resource diversity within ecosystems; indigenous communities and sustainable utilisation of natural resources; interrelatedness of natural resources; the importance of ecosystem services to local communities; political and cultural aspects of natural resource exploitation.
Case studies of integrated natural resource conservation from different countries; comparison between the different approaches to natural resource conservation adopted by countries at different stages of development.
Module Overview:
This module explores the relationship between human culture and environmental conservation through the natural heritage concept. Integrated conservation schemes and projects are investigated to find out the extent to which sustainable use of natural resources at local and regional levels can help to achieve long-term environmental conservation goals.
This module explores the relationship between human culture and environmental conservation through the natural heritage concept. Integrated conservation schemes and projects are investigated to find out the extent to which sustainable use of natural resources at local and regional levels can help to achieve long-term environmental conservation goals.
Additional Information:This module explores the relationship between human culture and environmental conservation through the natural heritage concept. Integrated conservation schemes and projects are investigated to find out the extent to which sustainable use of natural resources at local and regional levels can help to achieve long-term environmental conservation goals.