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The document outlines an assignment for Unit 5, which includes answering questions based on a video and two websites about the ecological benefits of land conservation at Selah Bamberger Ranch. It also references a report from 1999 discussing the economic benefits of parks and open spaces, highlighting the impact of urban sprawl and the positive effects of land conservation on communities and the environment. Additionally, students are tasked with analyzing a map to develop a smart growth plan for an undeveloped area.

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Unit 5 Assignment - StudentSheet

The document outlines an assignment for Unit 5, which includes answering questions based on a video and two websites about the ecological benefits of land conservation at Selah Bamberger Ranch. It also references a report from 1999 discussing the economic benefits of parks and open spaces, highlighting the impact of urban sprawl and the positive effects of land conservation on communities and the environment. Additionally, students are tasked with analyzing a map to develop a smart growth plan for an undeveloped area.

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Unit 5 Assignment: Mila Searles

This is a template document for you to place your answers. Please review assignment instructions in
Unit 5 thoroughly.

Part 1: Use the following resources to answer the questions. First, watch the video, then, look over the
websites to help you answer the questions.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSPkcpGmflE

Website 1: https://www.bambergerranch.org/our-story

Website 2 : https://headwatersconservancy.org/benefits-of-land-
conservation/#:~:text=Land%20conservancies%20preserve%20land%20for,habitat%2C%20and%20stren
gthening%20our%20communities.

1. What were two benefits of restoring native grasses/plants into the ecosystem at Selah
Bamberger ranch? Some benefits of restoring native grasses/plants into the ecosystem at
Selah Bamberger ranch are the improvement of soil health and enhancing biodiversity.

2. What impact has the restorative work had on wildlife? The restorative work had a positive
impact on wildlife, leading to the increase of native species and the providing of food and
shelter.

3. How does the work done at Selah Bamberger ranch affect water supply to surrounding areas?
The work done on the ranch affects the water supply by improving water infiltration and
reducing runoff.

4. Besides the ecological and natural resource impacts, how does the conservation at Selah
Bemberger ranch affect the surrounding communities and the people living there? The
conservation at the Selah affects the surrounding communities by providing many business
and learning opportunities, such as schools and tourism, increasing the quality of life.

5. What are important lessons learned in this video about how individual actions
impact long-term sustainability on a larger scale? The video shows how an individual’s actions
can impact long term sustainability on a larger scale, encouraging the restoration of native
ecosystems while also showing the benefits of conservation efforts.

Part 2: Read through the provided report from 1999 titled, The Economic Benefits of Parks and Open
Space: How Land Conservation Helps Communities Grow Smart and Protect the Bottom Line, you will
read through and answer the following questions.

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/14457
1. According to the report, how does urban sprawl affect tax revenues and property taxes?
According to the report, urban sprawl affects tax revenues and property taxes by increasing
the cost of infrastructure and services.

2. In the early 1980’s, what did the government of Chattanooga, Tennessee work to do when faced
with a deteriorating quality of life and fleeing residents? In the early 1980s, the government of
Chattanooga, Tennessee worked to improve the city by investing in public spaces, improving
infrastructure, and promoting community engagement.

3. As a follow up from question 2, what resulted from the changes? As a result of the changes in
Chattanooga, Tennessee, the city experienced a resurgence in population and economic
growth, along with a better quality of life.

4. According to the report, what are some benefits to preserving agricultural land? List at least 3.
According to the report, some benefits of preserving agricultural land include:
• Maintaining local food production and security.
• Protecting wildlife habitats and biodiversity.
• Preventing soil erosion and maintaining soil health.

5. How does land conservation positively affect economies, society and the environmental health
overall? List at least 5 different benefits. Land conservation positively affects economies,
society, and environmental health overall by:
• Enhancing property values.
• Reducing the cost of public services and infrastructure.
• Providing recreational opportunities and improving mental health.
• Protecting water quality and reducing flood risks.
• Preserving cultural and historical sites.

6. Explain how environmental regulations in and around cities, or lack thereof, impact the people
living there and the environment? Give an example and explain. There are a variety of examples
in the report. Environmental regulations in and around cities impact the people living there
and the environment by controlling pollution, protecting natural resources, and promoting
sustainable development. For instance, regulations that limit industrial emissions can improve
air quality and reduce health risks for residents while a lack of regulations can lead to
environmental degradation and negatively affect public health.

Part 3: Students will analyze a map showing a fictitious undeveloped area within a city and develop a
growth plan that utilizes smart growth concepts. Map is attached below.
Prompts:

• List the features (minimum of 4) that you will include in the development of Area A
• For each feature include the following information:
o Type
o Size or number and relative placement within Area A
o Justification of how that feature encourages smart growth or is a part of the smart
growth plan to work against urban sprawl

This activity may use a different grading rubric than what was used in past activities. Be sure to check
the grading rubric before starting.

Please remember you should submit documents as JPG, PDF, RTF, PNG, DOC and DOCX only. Other
formats will not be accepted. Incorrect submission formats could impact your grade

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