PWhat is the Management of Natural Resources? Recycling used paper to produce paper bags and straws.
Management of Natural resources is how communities manage Purchasing various items that are recycled, and those which can
the supply or access to the natural resources they depend on for their be recycled.
survival and growth. We human beings are essentially dependent on natural Terms to know about Natural Resources Management
resources. To maintain stable access to or a continuous supply of natural Clear-Cutting
resources has always been central to the organization of civilizations and has Clearcutting or clear-cut harvesting is a forestry method in which most or all
historically been managed through several schemes of varying degrees of trees in the region are cut uniformly for economic growth.
formality and participation from the central authority. Erosion
Impact and Issues of Not Managing Natural Resources Erosion is the activity of surface processes (like water or wind) which remove
In sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fisheries, resource management soil, rock or dissolved materials from one location on the earth’s surface and
focuses on preventing over-exploitation of resources. For example, as farms then transport it to another location.
have grown and farming practices have shifted from manual labour to Greenhouse Gas
mechanics, and as the use of pesticides has increased, agricultural practices Gas, whose concentration increases heat retention in the atmosphere.
have become more harmful to the environment. Non-Renewable Resources
Natural resource management requires forethought and planning, and Any resource that is renewed or replaced quickly (as of human historical time
a few efforts are more effective than others. An example of a resource scales) by natural or controlled processes is called non-renewable resources.
strategy that has gone wrong has taken place in Brazil, where selective RunOff
logging of rainforests has been encouraged for constructing public roads in Water drops as precipitation and then spreads across the surface of land
the rainforest. rather than sinking into the earth.
The management strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of Sustainability
Clear-Cutting has had the opposite effect. A survey of the region conducted in The Practices that ensure a balance between human needs and the
2006 found that selective logging contributed to more widespread clearing environment and in between current and future generation requirements.
because the roads offered access to previously pristine areas. It resulted in FAQs about Management of Natural Resources
the loss of rainforest that is twice as fast as previously expected. Q1. What changes can you make in your habits to become more
Why is Management of Natural Resources Important? environmentally friendly?
The reasons why the management of natural resources is necessary are: Answer. We can make the following changes:
To maintain the stability of the ecosystem. Don’t dump trash on the roadside or water bodies.
To prevent further damage to the environment. Turn off the lights, fans, TV when not required.
Avoiding over-consumption of natural resources. Using less water for bathing or other washing jobs.
Why do we need to Manage Natural Resources? Using jute bags instead of plastic bags.
Following are the reasons why we need to manage natural resources. Q2. What are the examples of non-renewable resources?
Everything we use today – food, clothing, home, automobiles, Answer. Oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy are a few examples of non-
electricity, books, furniture, cooking gas, utensils, toys, roads, etc. renewable resources.
– are acquired from earth’s natural resources.
A large amount of the energy we consume today comes from non- Natural resources are things we get from nature that we use to live and grow,
renewable sources. Which means they are irreplaceable after like water, soil, air, sunlight, plants, and animals. These resources are
usage. Fossil fuels, which have taken millions of years to form, are important for farming because they help grow crops and raise animals. For
the most significant source of non-renewable energy used widely. example:
Managing resources will not only guarantee its rational usage. It Soil helps plants grow.
would also limit the degradation it causes to the environment. For Water is used for drinking and watering crops.
example, the use of resources in various ways produces a lot of
Sunlight gives energy to plants.
waste, which, is being disposed into the water bodies. Which, in
Air provides oxygen for animals and carbon dioxide for plants.
fact, pollutes rivers and lakes. Limiting use would also reduce
waste generation and pollution.
Plants and animals give food, materials, and other things we
need.
What are the 3 R’s of Waste Management?
Taking care of these natural resources is important so we can keep using
The three R’s of waste management that helps in managing natural resources
them in the future.
are:
1. Reduce
2. Reuse
3. Recycle
Reduce
Reduce refers to the rational purchase of products. The easiest way to
minimize waste is not to generate waste. Given below, are the ways to
reduce:
Instead of using disposable products such as paper cups and
plates, the straws turn to recycled products.
Check the durability of the goods.
Avoid asking carry bags at supermarkets, instead, carry cloth bags
from your homes.
Reuse
Reuse refers to the use of goods that are both economical and
environmentally sustainable. Here are some ways to reuse:
Donate or sell old clothes, electrical equipment, furniture, etc.
Reuse things like paper and plastic bags.
Recycle
Recycle refers to the re-usage of goods for creative and by-products. Here are
a few ways to recycle: