Anna Kelly Presentation on 8/29/11 "Redwood vs. Red Wine" from the article "A Tale of Grape vs. Redwood" by Louis Sahagun and P.J. Huffstutter from the Los Angeles Times
The purpose of my presentation was to discuss the conflict that is currently being discussed between vintners and conservationists about a 2,000 acre property on the Sonoma Coast. This section of land is particularly excellent for growing grapes that produce Pinot Noir. However, changing the soil chemistry of would mean that the redwood forests would never be able to exist in this area again. The conservationists also argue that the vineyards would destroy ecosystems within the environment and produce some pollution in the water sources for surrounding towns. This seems to turn into a debate between economic and conservational interests.
I did some further research, and found that the vineyards would harm the salmon population in nearby areas. This is according to the California department of fish and game. It has an effect on the ecosystems and habitats as well, according to the book "The Science of Conservation Planning," which says that animals have a better chance of survival if their habitat exists in one large area rather than in smaller, more spread apart areas.
Discussion Questions: 1. What should take priority- the environment or the economy? 2. The clearing of the land also has an effect on the people living near the environment in the form of water pollution. Does this change our perspective? 3. Does it make a difference how much land there is that is this fertile and prime for growing pinot noir?
Sources: 1. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/25/local/la-me-0825-redwoods-vineyards-20110825 2. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Resources/Coho/SAL_CohoRecoveryRpt.asp 3. "The Science of Conservation Planning" by Reed F. Noss, Michael O'Connell and Dennis D. Murphy
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"Redwood vs. Red Wine" from the article "A Tale of Grape vs. Redwood" by Louis Sahagun and P.J. Huffstutter from the Los Angeles Times
The purpose of my presentation was to discuss the conflict that is currently being discussed between vintners and conservationists about a 2,000 acre property on the Sonoma Coast. This section of land is particularly excellent for growing grapes that produce Pinot Noir. However, changing the soil chemistry of would mean that the redwood forests would never be able to exist in this area again. The conservationists also argue that the vineyards would destroy ecosystems within the environment and produce some pollution in the water sources for surrounding towns. This seems to turn into a debate between economic and conservational interests.
I did some further research, and found that the vineyards would harm the salmon population in nearby areas. This is according to the California department of fish and game. It has an effect on the ecosystems and habitats as well, according to the book "The Science of Conservation Planning," which says that animals have a better chance of survival if their habitat exists in one large area rather than in smaller, more spread apart areas.
Discussion Questions:
1. What should take priority- the environment or the economy?
2. The clearing of the land also has an effect on the people living near the environment in the form of water pollution. Does this change our perspective?
3. Does it make a difference how much land there is that is this fertile and prime for growing pinot noir?
Sources:
1. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/25/local/la-me-0825-redwoods-vineyards-20110825
2. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Resources/Coho/SAL_CohoRecoveryRpt.asp
3. "The Science of Conservation Planning" by Reed F. Noss, Michael O'Connell and Dennis D. Murphy
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