Sundarbans


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1. Watch:-
Sundarbans: Nature's Bioshield
Swamp Tigers
Sundarban Tiger Project
Sensational Sunderbans Tourist attractions
Struggling to survive: Sundarbans : Considers the role of indigenous people in the Sundarbans
Sundarbans Forest livelihoods under threat

2. Read:
Threats to Sundarbans
Large Prawn Fisheries Damage Sundarbans
Power plant threat to the Sundarbans
Evaluating the ecosystem services of the Sundarbans
AIB: Page 12 (Bangladesh Issue Evaluation)

3. Create summaries (mind maps/tables) to show:-
  • Uses of the Sundarbans
  • Threats to the Sundarbans

4. a) What is meant by a 'fragile environment'?
b) In what ways can the Sundarbans be defined as being a fragile environment?
c) Explain why it is difficult for LEDCs, such as Bangladesh to impliment a successful management strategies to protect their fragile environments.


4.Management strategies.
1. a) Read pages 127 & 128 of your textbook.
b) Print out and read Sundarban Management

c) Write the following essay '

'With reference to case studies, critically evaluate the success of management schemes in fragile environments.' (40 marks)

To help you with this essay, also refer to:-

Case Study Summaries


Your Essay must be uploaded to Turn It In by 4pm on Monday April 1st.
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