WCS - The Human Footprint

1. • Natural Resource Extraction

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   • Natural Resource Extraction

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   • Whether through unsustainable mining and logging or over-fishing and the illegal wildlife trade, Earth's natural resources are being used up at an alarming rate. Working toward sustainable use of natural resources is the key to keeping lands and oceans vital with life.

     In Nagarahole, challenges include:
     • Over-harvesting of fruit used in anti-obesity drugs
     • Logging
     • Over-hunting

   • Wildlife Health

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   • Wildlife Health

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   • Diseases shared by wildlife, domestic animals and humans continue to emerge; pollution and climate change are compromising ecosystems. The health of animals, people and the environment is in fact one health that needs a holistic global plan.

     In Nagarahole, challenges include:
     • Habitat decimation

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