Definitions should include
- the impact(s) of colonization
- the impact(s) of industrialization
- legislation within each era
- land use
- market hunting vs. modern and recreational hunting
- use of forest products
- historic use of exotic and invasive species as management tools
- current wildlife management practices
- future trends.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does land exploitation affect wildlife habitat today?
- How do land and residential development negatively affect habitat and wildlife populations?
- What role does modern hunting play in wildlife management?
- What role does fire play in wildlife management?
- What wildlife species were affected by market hunting?
- When did market hunting end?
- What is the current impact of the Pittman-Robertson Act?
- What influence did market hunting have on legislation and policy regarding wildlife?
- How is wildlife management policy legislated?
- How can regional planning assist in controlling loss and fragmenting of wildlife habitat? How can it limit control? How did market hunting affect various wildlife species?
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