Case study of a specified ecosystem at local scale: nature and properties of ecosystem, human impact, challenges and opportunities for sustainable development
You need a detailed case study of one small-scale ecosystem. You must know what it is like, how humans have damaged it, and how people can manage it sustainably.
Real World
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority limits fishing licences, bans trawling in protected zones, and runs reef health monitoring programmes, balancing the AU$6.4 billion tourism industry with coral ecosystem preservation.
Exam Focus
Structure your case study answer under the three headings in the question — nature/properties, human impact, sustainable development — to avoid missing mark-scheme strands.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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