Environmental policy

Environmental policy

Policy related to managing human activities with a view to prevent, reduce, or mitigate harmful effects on nature and natural resources.

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mutation

Environment; Environmental policy

The natural or artificial process of change in the genetic material that determines or alters the characteristics of a species. When caused by mutagens, mutations are often negative and/or harmful.

national park

Environment; Environmental policy

Relatively large land or water areas which contain representative samples and sites of major natural regions, features, scenery, and/or plant and animal species of national or inter-national ...

A physical and biological unit in as near a natural condition as possible which exemplifies typical or unique vegetation and associated biological, geological, and/or aquatic features. The unit/area ...

natural disaster

Environment; Environmental policy

Violent and sudden change in the, environment due to destructive, natural phenomena, e.g., floods, earth-quakes, fire, hurricanes, etc.

natural resources

Environment; Environmental policy

A feature or component of the natural environment that is of value in serving human needs, e.g.,, soil, water, plantlife, wildlife, etc. Some natural resources have an economic value (e.g., timber) ...

natural resources, management

Environment; Environmental policy

The integrated and harmonious management of natural resources through utilization, protection, manipulation (change) and conflict reduction measures and activities. The management of human use of ...

natural resources, non renewable

Environment; Environmental policy

Resources not capable of perpetuating themselves e.g., coal, oil, and other minerals. A non-living resource of finite supply which cannot be replaced.