Ecological Restoration Overview

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How many species of birds were documented after ecology restoration at the ranch?

221 (correct)

Less than 50

100

150

What led to the doubling in size of the deer harvested from the preserve?

Improved hunting techniques

Population increase of deer

New hunting regulations

Access to diverse, native forage (correct)

What caused the land to have abundant natural springs and surface water?

Introduction of new bird species

Ecological restoration efforts (correct)

Increased rainfall

Construction of artificial wells

Which organization listed the Belize Barrier Reef System as a 'Heritage Site in Danger' in 2009?

UNESCO Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that made the Belize Barrier Reef System unsustainable in the past?

Pollution and degradation of the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT implemented by the Belize government for the restoration of the reef system?

Promoting tourism activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve as mentioned in the text?

Providing access to natural spaces, especially for disadvantaged children Signup and view all the answers

What impact did banning off-shore drilling have on the Belize Barrier Reef System?

'Heritage Site in Danger' status was removed Signup and view all the answers

Which action significantly contributed to the flourishing of the Belize Barrier Reef System according to the text?

'No-take' fishing zones were established Signup and view all the answers

What is one positive outcome of the ecology restoration at Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve?

Increase in the number of bird species from less than 50 to 221 Signup and view all the answers

What ecological restoration efforts were implemented by the Belize government for the Belize Barrier Reef System?

Banning Styrofoam Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for listing the Belize Barrier Reef System as a 'Heritage Site in Danger'?

Overfishing Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Belize Barrier Reef System removed from the list of Heritage Sites in Danger?

As a result of successful restoration efforts Signup and view all the answers

What led to the significant increase in diversity of bird species at Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve?

Ecology restoration efforts Signup and view all the answers

What was one direct impact of banning off-shore oil exploration on the Belize Barrier Reef System?

Enhanced sustainability Signup and view all the answers

Which action helped in doubling the size of deer harvested from Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve?

Ecology restoration efforts Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of overfishing on the Belize Barrier Reef System?

'Heritage Site in Danger' listing Signup and view all the answers

How did Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve contribute to providing access to natural spaces?

'Disadvantaged children and youth' focus Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Belize Barrier Reef System no longer sustainable before restoration efforts were implemented?

'Pollution and degradation' issues Signup and view all the answers