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Environmental planning involves the responsible management and conservation of natural resources to ensure ______ for future generations.
Environmental planning involves the responsible management and conservation of natural resources to ensure ______ for future generations.
sustainability
The ______ element of the environment includes sunlight, water, air, soil, and temperature.
The ______ element of the environment includes sunlight, water, air, soil, and temperature.
abiotic
Human ______ involves the responsible management and conservation of natural resources.
Human ______ involves the responsible management and conservation of natural resources.
stewardship
The process of ecosystems changing over time, either through primary succession (from bare rock) or secondary succession (following disturbance) is known as ______.
The process of ecosystems changing over time, either through primary succession (from bare rock) or secondary succession (following disturbance) is known as ______.
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______ flow refers to how energy from the sun is captured by plants and passed through the food chain.
______ flow refers to how energy from the sun is captured by plants and passed through the food chain.
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Environmental planners play a key role in guiding the ______ and development of communities.
Environmental planners play a key role in guiding the ______ and development of communities.
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The movement of nutrients through ecosystems via processes like decomposition, nitrogen fixation, and the carbon cycle is referred to as ______ cycling.
The movement of nutrients through ecosystems via processes like decomposition, nitrogen fixation, and the carbon cycle is referred to as ______ cycling.
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The ______ element of the environment encompasses human practices, governance, technologies, and cultural beliefs.
The ______ element of the environment encompasses human practices, governance, technologies, and cultural beliefs.
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Environmental planning, also known as ______ and regional planning, city planning, town and country planning, and/or human settlements planning, refers to the multi-disciplinary art and science of analyzing, specifying, clarifying, harmonizing, managing and regulating the use and development of land and water resources, in relation to their environs, for the development of sustainable communities and ecosystems.
Environmental planning, also known as ______ and regional planning, city planning, town and country planning, and/or human settlements planning, refers to the multi-disciplinary art and science of analyzing, specifying, clarifying, harmonizing, managing and regulating the use and development of land and water resources, in relation to their environs, for the development of sustainable communities and ecosystems.
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In the Philippines, an environmental planner refers to a person who is registered and licensed to practice ______ planning and who holds a valid Certificate of Registration and a valid Professional Identification Card from the Board of Environmental Planning and the Professional Regulation Commission.
In the Philippines, an environmental planner refers to a person who is registered and licensed to practice ______ planning and who holds a valid Certificate of Registration and a valid Professional Identification Card from the Board of Environmental Planning and the Professional Regulation Commission.
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One who creates and recommends plans on land use and other planning fields is an ______ and regulator to the government, private sector, and the communities.
One who creates and recommends plans on land use and other planning fields is an ______ and regulator to the government, private sector, and the communities.
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An environmental planner is someone who looks ______ into the future for the welfare of a place.
An environmental planner is someone who looks ______ into the future for the welfare of a place.
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In the history of environmental planning, the area often referred to as the "______ of Civilization" was significant.
In the history of environmental planning, the area often referred to as the "______ of Civilization" was significant.
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The Ziggurat, a ______ in the city-state of Ur, demonstrated the importance of religion in early civilizations.
The Ziggurat, a ______ in the city-state of Ur, demonstrated the importance of religion in early civilizations.
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The history of environmental planning covers topics like the evolution of urban forms, types of ______, and the role of a planner.
The history of environmental planning covers topics like the evolution of urban forms, types of ______, and the role of a planner.
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Early civilizations used environmental planning to manage their ______ and water resources.
Early civilizations used environmental planning to manage their ______ and water resources.
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The ______ Plan, attributed to Hippodamus of Miletus, was a key contribution to environmental planning in ancient Greece.
The ______ Plan, attributed to Hippodamus of Miletus, was a key contribution to environmental planning in ancient Greece.
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Ancient Greek cities often incorporated public spaces like ______ for civic activities.
Ancient Greek cities often incorporated public spaces like ______ for civic activities.
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The ancient Greeks used ______ to transport water from sources like springs and rivers to urban areas.
The ancient Greeks used ______ to transport water from sources like springs and rivers to urban areas.
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The ______ layout in Greek cities helped optimize land use and access to resources.
The ______ layout in Greek cities helped optimize land use and access to resources.
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Ancient Greek understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment influenced their ______ and architectural planning.
Ancient Greek understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment influenced their ______ and architectural planning.
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Ancient Greek cities emphasized the importance of ______ gathering, trade, and exercise in public spaces.
Ancient Greek cities emphasized the importance of ______ gathering, trade, and exercise in public spaces.
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The ______ of Athens was a significant public space in ancient Greece.
The ______ of Athens was a significant public space in ancient Greece.
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By designing cities with public spaces, the ancient Greeks strived to balance ______ and environmental needs.
By designing cities with public spaces, the ancient Greeks strived to balance ______ and environmental needs.
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Flashcards
Abiotic elements
Abiotic elements
Non-living components of the environment, such as sunlight, water, air, soil, and temperature.
Biotic elements
Biotic elements
Living components of the environment, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans.
Natural ecology
Natural ecology
Processes governing interactions among organisms and their environment, important for ecological balance.
Energy flow
Energy flow
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Nutrient cycling
Nutrient cycling
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Succession
Succession
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Human stewardship
Human stewardship
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Sustainability
Sustainability
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Environmental Education
Environmental Education
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Environmental Planning
Environmental Planning
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Environmental Planner
Environmental Planner
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Urban Designer
Urban Designer
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Capacity Builder
Capacity Builder
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The Cradle of Civilization
The Cradle of Civilization
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Theories of Planning
Theories of Planning
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Types of Planning
Types of Planning
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Hippodamian Plan
Hippodamian Plan
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Urban Planning
Urban Planning
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Agora
Agora
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Aqueducts
Aqueducts
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Water Management
Water Management
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Sustainable Resource Use
Sustainable Resource Use
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Natural Resource Management
Natural Resource Management
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City Layout
City Layout
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Study Notes
Topic 1: History, Concepts, Theories and Principles of Environmental Planning
- Course Instructor: Engr. Ethel Grace P. Mohammad
- Course is about Environmental Planning
- Topics to be discussed include:
- Definition, Nature and Elements of the Environment
- History and Foundation of Planning and Environmental Planning
- Concepts, Goals, Nature, Classification and Theories of Planning and Environmental Planning
- Training, Roles and Advocates of Environmental Planners
Topic 1.1 Environment, Planning and Environmental Planning
- Environment is derived from the French word "environner" meaning "surround".
- General Definition: Everything around and affecting living organisms
- As per Environment (Protection) Act 1986, "The sum total of water, air and land, the inter-relationships that exist among them and with the human beings, other living organisms and materials.”
Topic 1.2 Elements of the Environment
- Abiotic elements: Sunlight, water, air, soil, and temperature
- Biotic elements: Plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans
- Social and cultural elements: Human practices, governance, technologies, and cultural beliefs
Topic 1.3 Processes of Natural Ecology
- Natural ecology: Processes governing interactions among organisms and their environment, contributing to ecological balance
- Key processes include:
- Energy flow: Energy captured by plants (photosynthesis)
- Nutrient cycling: Movement of nutrients through ecosystems (decomposition, nitrogen fixation, and the carbon cycle)
- Succession: Ecosystems changing over time (primary, secondary)
- Predation and competition: Interactions among species affecting population dynamics and community structure
- Mutualism and symbiosis: Cooperative interactions between species (pollination/nutrient exchange)
Topic 1.4 Principles of Human Stewardship
- Human stewardship: Responsible management and conservation of natural resources
- Key principles:
- Sustainability: Natural resources used at a rate that allows ecosystems to regenerate and maintain ecological balance
- Conservation: Protecting biodiversity and habitats
- Restoration: Rehabilitating degraded ecosystems
- Pollution control: Reducing waste
- Eco-friendly practices: Promoting renewable energy, green technologies and environmentally conscious consumer behaviour
Topic 1.5 Drivers of the Ecosystem
- Drivers of ecosystems: Natural and human-induced factors
- Examples:
- Climate and weather patterns
- Human activities
- Natural disasters
- Biotic interactions
Topic 1.6 Impact of the Ecosystems
- Impact on Human Ecology: Human reliance on ecosystems for resources and ecological disturbances affect food security, health and quality of life. Challenges include: Migration, conflict and economic instability
- Examples: Climate change, biodiversity loss.
Topic 1.7 Global Environmental Problems
- Issues relating to global environment:
- Climate change: Rising temperatures, sea levels, extreme weather events
- Deforestation: Loss of forests, biodiversity loss, increased carbon emissions, water cycle disruptions
- Pollution: Air, water and soil pollution; threats to health.
- Biodiversity loss: Extinction of species, loss of habitat, overexploitation, and climate change
- Overpopulation: Resource depletion, increased waste generation, environmental degradation
Topic 1.8 Solutions for Global Environmental Problems
- International agreements: Treaties like the Paris Agreement for mitigating climate change
- Sustainable development: Eco-friendly technologies, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture
- Conservation and restoration programs: Protecting endangered species and restoring damaged ecosystems
- Circular economy: Minimum waste, reuse of materials
- Education and awareness: Public engagement and increase awareness of human action impacts
Topic 1.9 Definitions relating to different levels of regions
- Urban
- Regional
- Rural
- Environmental
Topic 1.10 Definitions and Concepts
- Planning: Orderly sequence, goal identification, place-making, activity, profession, discipline, step-by-step, involvement, allocation
- Environmental Planning: The art and science of planning using a multi-disciplinary approach analyzing, specifying, clarifying, harmonizing, managing and regulating the use and development of land and water resources, in relation to their environs, for the development of sustainable communities and ecosystems.
Topic 1.11 Who are Environmental Planners
- Registered and Licensed Environmental Planners, holding Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification Card.
- The Board of Environmental Planning and the Professional Regulation Commission.
Topic 1.12 Summary of Environmental Planners
- Creates and recommends plans on land use.
- Advisors and regulators to government, private sector and communities.
- Urban designers, looks into the future for welfare of places.
- Capacity builders, facilitators and educators are advocates of causes.
Topic 1.13 History and Foundation
- Focus on history and foundation of urban and regional planning, theories, evolution of urban forms, types of planning and roles of planners
Topic 1.14 Mesopotamia
- Fertile crescent: Land between Tigris and Euphrates rivers, water was a basis for urban development.
- Cradle of Civilization
- Key aspects: Geography, urbanization, city-states, invention of writing, religion, social structure, technological advancements
Topic 1.15 Ancient Egypt
- Ancient civilization, influenced human heritage, urban construction, and the Nile as a lifeline.
- Important features: Religion, pyramids, construction materials, land reclamation and agricultural expansion, long-term planning, animal domestication.
Topic 1.16 Ancient Greece
- Advancements in philosophy, science and democracy.
- Notable contributions: Urban planning, water management, agriculture, and relationship between humans and nature, use of public spaces, the grid system, and philosophy.
- Key figures: Hippodamus of Miletus, Aristotle, Plato
Topic 1.17 Environmental Philosophy and Conservation (Ancient Greece)
- Philosophical views on nature: Relationship between humans and the natural world, importance of balance
- Plato and Aristotle, and development of intergenerational equity for future generations
- Polluter Pays Principle
- The role of the gods and nature in environmental beliefs
Topic 1.18 Greek Contributions to Knowledge
- Natural histories: Greek philosophers and early scientists, including Theophrastus (botany)
- Emphasis on ecosystem and biodiversity understanding
Topic 1.19 Greek and Roman Influences
- Techniques developed by the Egyptians for managing water, agriculture, and urban planning influence later civilizations.
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Test your knowledge on environmental planning and its key concepts. This quiz covers essential elements such as natural resource management, energy flow, and ecosystem changes. Perfect for students and professionals interested in sustainable development.
