Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Flashcards
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Urban tree canopy goals in park master plans are typically expressed as:
Answer: Percentage of total city area covered by tree canopy
Urban canopy goals are commonly set as a target percentage of total land area covered by tree canopy such as 30% canopy cover citywide.
A park agency implementing a zero-waste event program should prioritize:
Answer: Source reduction, reuse, composting, and recycling to divert waste from landfill
Zero-waste programs follow the waste hierarchy — reducing, reusing, composting, and recycling — to maximize landfill diversion at events.
Native plant landscaping in parks primarily benefits the local environment by:
Answer: Supporting local wildlife, requiring less water, and reducing maintenance costs once established
Native plants are adapted to local conditions, requiring less irrigation and fertilizer, and they provide critical habitat for native insects, birds, and wildlife.
A park agency's environmental management system based on ISO 14001 provides a framework for:
Answer: Systematically managing environmental responsibilities, setting targets, and continually improving environmental performance
ISO 14001 provides a systematic framework for identifying environmental impacts, setting objectives, and driving continual improvement in environmental performance.
Which water conservation practice is most effective for reducing irrigation demand in park turf areas?
Answer: Using evapotranspiration-based smart irrigation controllers
ET-based smart irrigation controllers adjust watering schedules based on real-time weather and evapotranspiration data, applying only the water plants actually need.
A park agency participating in a regional green infrastructure network contributes primarily by:
Answer: Preserving open space and natural corridors that provide ecosystem services like stormwater management and biodiversity support
Parks are key nodes in regional green infrastructure networks, providing ecosystem services including stormwater management, air filtration, carbon sequestration, and habitat connectivity.