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3.2 How Humans Influence Ecosystems Wetlands are ecosystems that contain completely waterlogged soil for long periods of time. Not only do wetlands contain high biodiversity, but they also filter many impurities out of the water that slowly flows through them. For this reason, they are sometimes called the “kidneys” of Earth. Because they hold large amounts of water, they can help prevent flooding. Human encroachment has caused many British Columbia wetlands to disappear. In the past 100 years: Up to 70 percent of the wetlands in the lower Fraser Valley have been lost. Up to 85 percent of the wetlands in the South Okanagan have been lost. Wetlands are vital ecological features in British Columbia. See pages 122 - 123 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

What does sustainability mean to you? How can you be sustainable/contribute Recycling Composting 100 mile diet Saving power/energy at home and school (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

Understanding Sustainability Sustainability is the ability of an ecosystem to sustain ecological processes. These processes enable biodiversity and keep the ecosystem healthy. Sustainability can also include people using an ecosystem to meet their needs today without reducing the function or health of the ecosystem in the future. Sustainable practices maintain, or even improve, healthy ecosystems. Economic opportunity, biodiversity, and ecosystem health are all possible. Returning young coho salmon to rivers near Port Alice can help maintain sustainability. See page 125 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

The Effects of Land and Resource Use “Land use” refers to how humans use land for urban development, agriculture, industry, mining, and forestry. All of the land around us, even in cities, was once a part of an ecosystem. “Resource use” refers to the ways we obtain and use naturally occurring materials. Most products you use every day involve the use of some natural resources in their production. If the land and resources are not used directly, they are often processed and exported to other places for use. The processing and export of resources like lumber, coal, and sulfur are very important to British Columbia’s economy. See page 126 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

Habitat Loss Humans have encroached on natural ecosystems very aggressively in the past 150 years. As a result of this expansion, habitats have been lost or fragmented. “Habitat loss” refers to loss of habitats due to human activities. “Habitat fragmentation” is the splitting of large habitats into many smaller ones, resulting in disrupted natural activities for plants and animals. Habitat loss (left) and habitat fragmentation (right) reveal the effects of human activities on ecosystems. See page 126 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

Habitat Loss (continued) See page 127 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

The Effects of Deforestation Deforestation is the clearing or logging of forests for human use. The resulting barren land is never reclaimed or replanted. The agricultural crops that are planted are often one species. This reduces biodiversity and leaves the crop vulnerable to pests or disease. Deforestation is still occurring in many tropical rainforests. Deforestation results in soil degradation. Soil degradation occurs when moving wind and water erode topsoil and leave bare land behind. Topsoil, the upper layer of soil, is where most of the nutrients, water, and air are found for plant growth. Converting a tropical rainforest into farmland. See page 128 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

The Effects of Agriculture If fields are left exposed during non-planting seasons, water and wind erosion can occur. In areas like southwestern British Columbia, the soil can become compacted. Soil particles are squeezed together due to farm animals or vehicles. There is no room for water or air to enter the soil. Water then runs off the soil instead of soaking in, resulting in loss of water, increased erosion, and the addition of farm fertilizers and pesticides to the ecosystem. Aeration, which involves removing small plugs of soil, loosens soils and can reduce run-off. Farm animals, such as these cows, can compact soils. See page 129 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

The Effects of Resource Exploitation Resource exploitation = resource use Humans depend on resource exploitation for jobs, materials, food, shelter, and energy. Exploitation can lead to habitat loss, soil degradation, and contamination of water supplies. Contamination is the introduction of harmful chemicals or micro-organisms into the environment. Many mining and resource exploitations require reclamation efforts. Reclamation attempts to reduce environmental impacts of exploitation to restore the original habitat. Overexploitation is the extraction of resources until they are gone. This can result in extinction, which is the dying out of a species. Food webs can be greatly affected over long periods of time The overexploited species could be a keystone species. See pages 130 - 132 (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007

Resource Management and Traditional Ecological Knowledge In Aboriginal cultures, traditional ecological knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. This knowledge reveals what past conditions were like and also how the ecosystem and humans interact. Knowledge is found in stories, songs, cultural beliefs, rituals, community laws, and traditional practices. Current ecological restoration and usage guidelines often involve traditional knowledge from Aboriginal representatives. Traditions such as the “spring burn” allow for ecological renewal. Fire suppression, enforced in British Columbia for over 100 years, has led to recent issues like the mountain pine beetle infestation and huge wildfire losses. Controlled burning. See pages 133 - 134 Take the Section 3.2 Quiz (c) McGraw Hill Ryerson 2007