Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Flashcards

An Integrated Pest Management program in parks prioritizes:

Answer: Using the least toxic effective method combining biological, cultural, and chemical controls

IPM uses a combination of biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical tactics in the least environmentally harmful way to manage pests.

A park agency seeking LEED certification for a new recreation center is pursuing recognition for:

Answer: Green building design and sustainable construction practices

LEED certifies buildings that meet sustainability standards in energy, water, materials, and indoor environment quality.

Which practice best reduces urban heat island effect in park settings?

Answer: Planting tree canopy cover and using permeable paving materials

Tree canopy and permeable surfaces reduce the urban heat island effect by providing shade, evapotranspiration, and reducing heat-absorbing impervious surfaces.

A riparian buffer zone in a park setting serves to:

Answer: Protect water quality and aquatic habitat by filtering runoff and stabilizing stream banks

Riparian buffers are vegetated areas along waterways that filter pollutants, prevent erosion, provide wildlife habitat, and maintain water temperature.

A park agency adopting a climate action plan would prioritize which of the following?

Answer: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate-related risks

Climate action plans identify strategies to reduce an agency's carbon footprint and increase resilience to climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat.

Which invasive species management principle recommends targeting new small infestations before they spread?

Answer: Early detection and rapid response

Early detection and rapid response focuses resources on new infestations when they are still small and most cost-effectively treated.