1. According to Ehrlich (2002) and Michael (2002) how does human nature contradict the conservation of natural systems? Discuss the role that ethics have in fostering and/or inhibiting the perception of value for natural systems. How are wild areas (i.e. areas that are preserves) impacted by noninterference. Are preserved areas (as opposed to conservation areas) a sustainable idea given what you know about human ethics and cultural patterns?
2. The asesment and assignment of value is crucial to promoting environmental conservation, Paterson (20906) discusses several approaches to developing environmental ethics. Compare and contrast Paterson's approach to the approach discussed by Harman and Arbogast (2004).
3. Schweiger et al. (2000) and Paquette et al. (2006) address the the impacts that environmental change has on the growth rate and survival of species. What environmental and species features do you feel are the most influential? How do disruptions and habitat alterations impact the growth and survival rate of species?