U1 DB Science210 Human Societies
review the occurrences at Easter Island, and use this situation as a case study of poor stewardship that resulted in lack of sustainability.
Part 1
How can human societies use the concepts of stewardship and sustainability to manage natural resources? Give 2 examples. Explain how this might be done.
Part 2
Read the article in the Web Resources by Rhett Butler, Deforestation in the Amazon.
https://rainforests.mongabay.com/0801.htm
? Do you feel that good stewardship and sustainable use of resources are being practiced?
? Why or why not?
? What suggestions would you make for sustainable use of resources in the Amazon?
? Explain your thinking.