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Planning And Management Of Wetland Resources Question Paper

Planning And Management Of Wetland Resources

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT)
EPM 453: PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF WETLAND RESOURCES

DATE: THURSDAY, 27TH AUGUST 2009

TIME: 11.00 A.M. -1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Time allowed is TWO (2) hours.
• Answer question ONE (1) and any other TWO (2) questions.
• Illustrate your answers by means of carefully drawn sketches and diagrams.

QUESTION 1
a)
Describe the intensity of land use practices adjacent to a wetland (base the description on what can be seen from the wetland and from walking or driving outside the wetland). (10 marks)
b)
Outline the possible problems for the aquatic environment related to domestic waste disposal. (10 marks)
c)
Comment on the opportunities for public participation in wetlands management. (10marks)
QUESTION 2
“Some of the salient issues currently facing society are examined as the starting point to face up to the challenges of wetland conservation”. In view of this statement examine how the following issues are important to wetlands conservation:
a)
Competition for limited freshwater (5 marks)
b)
Scientific understanding of the ecological systems (5 marks)
c)
Development pressures, economics growth and the drive for sustainability. (5 marks)
d)
Global climate change (5 marks)
QUESTION 3
a)
Given an account of the classes of wetlands under the Cowardin Classification and the ecological characteristics of each class. (10marks)
b)
Provide at least six factors that contrast marine and terrestrial wetlands systems and for each show how the difference is reflected in conservation management. (10 marks)
QUESTION 4
a)
Develop a wetland evaluation/management plan designed to improve an existing wetland for wildlife support. (10 marks)
b)
Identify and discuss the role of the biological component in the wetlands management plan. (10 marks)
QUESTION 5
a)
Describe the issues associated with water quality concerns in Kenya and the Government response to those issues. (12 marks)
b)
Describe the strengths and weaknesses of using a water abstraction permit system as a management tool in a multiple water use system. (8 marks)

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