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Erc 400: Integrated Resource Management  Question Paper

Erc 400: Integrated Resource Management  

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011



DATE: Wednesday 30th November 2011
TIME: 2.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other Three questions.

1.
a)
Define the following concepts:


i)
Resource






(3 marks)


ii)
Natural Resource





(3 marks)


iii)
Natural Resource Tenure




(3 marks)


iv)
Maximum sustainable Yield



(3 marks)


v)
Edaphology





(3 marks)

b)
State and explain the stochastic factors affecting management of wildlife
resources.







(10 marks)

2.
Many people have the „right to use? but not the „right to control? land resource in
Kenya. Discuss this statement citing relevant examples.


(15 marks)

3.
“Integrated resource management is the missing link to sustainable development in
Kenya.” Discuss.







(15 marks)




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4.
a)
State the data required for appropriate fishery resources management.











(5 marks)

b)
Distinguish between industrial and artisanal fishing.

(10 marks)

5.
If you were appointed the head of a taskforce to advise on integrated management
techniques for land, water and forestry sectors in Kenya, explain the main guiding
principles you shall recommend to the joint management team for the three sectors.










(15 marks)
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