Sustainable practices, conservation strategies, and resource management concepts on AP Environmental Science. Front: the term or concept. Back: a plain-language definition.
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- sustainability
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the ability to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs- conservation
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protection and preservation of natural resources and ecosystems to maintain their health and productivity- renewable resources
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natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated within a human lifetime, such as solar energy or timber from managed forests- non-renewable resources
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natural resources that cannot be replenished on human timescales, including fossil fuels and minerals- biodiversity
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the variety of different species, genetic material, and ecosystems present in a given area or across the entire planet- ecosystem services
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benefits that ecosystems provide to humans, including pollination, water purification, climate regulation, and nutrient cycling- carrying capacity
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the maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely given available resources- sustainable agriculture
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farming practices that maintain or improve soil fertility, protect water quality, and minimize environmental damage while producing food- crop rotation
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the practice of alternating different crops on the same land over successive growing seasons to maintain soil health and fertility- integrated pest management
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a pest control strategy that combines multiple methods, such as beneficial insects, habitat modification, and targeted pesticide use, to minimize environmental impact- agroforestry
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an agricultural practice that integrates trees with crops or livestock on the same land to improve productivity and environmental quality- reforestation
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the replanting of trees in an area that was recently deforested to restore forest cover and ecosystem function- deforestation
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large-scale removal of forests, typically to convert land for agriculture, development, or extraction of forest products- habitat fragmentation
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the breaking up of continuous natural habitats into smaller, isolated patches, reducing biodiversity and species movement- restoration ecology
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the science and practice of restoring damaged or degraded ecosystems to a more natural or healthy state
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