Conflicting views on protecting/exploiting resources in the taiga biome
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why there can be conflicting views on protecting and exploiting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
Key learning points
- There are conflicting views on protecting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
- There are conflicting views on exploiting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
Keywords
Stakeholder - anyone who has an interest in or is affected by a decision or issue
Sustainability - meeting present needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs
Common misconception
Protecting the taiga means stopping all development.
In fact, many stakeholders argue for sustainable use, for example selective logging, ecotourism or selective hunting, which provides money for local communities without causing long-term and widepread environmental damage.
Teacher tip
Canada provides a good source of news stories that illustrate conflicts between those wishing to develop taiga resources, and those (including First Nations groups) looking to conserve them.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where is the Taiga biome located?
Q2.What type of trees dominate the Taiga biome?
Q3.What is the main climate characteristic of the Taiga?
Q4.What is the main soil type in the Taiga?
Q5.What is a major threat to the Taiga biome?
Q6.How does climate change affect the Taiga?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.A __________ is anyone who has an interest in or is affected by a decision or issue.
Q2.Why do indigenous communities want to protect the taiga?
Q3. is about meeting the needs of people today in a way that still allows people in the future to have their needs met too.
Q4.What is a major consequence of over-exploitation in the Taiga?
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