Responsible use and protection of the natural environment (definition) through conservation and sustainable practices

Toronto's ecological zone

Wildlife that crowd and damage other species, hurting biodiversity of the area

Idea where new products or services whose potential risks are unknown or predicted to be negative should be avoided

Resulting from deforestation (think land)

Animals that survive freezing temperatures by turning their body fluids into glycerol (anitfreeze)

Three types of stewards (roles)

Most prominent cause for soil nutrient loss, occurs when water moves through soil dissolving or transporting minerals

a set of management processes and procedures through which an organization analyzes, controls and reduces the environmental impact of its activities, products and services and operates with greater efficiency and control

Ways in how earthworms or other decomposers provide benefits to soil ecosystems (multiple answers)

Wetlands that fill up annually but typically dry out during part of the year.