Bio Field Ecology in a Site at Bacong, Negros Oriental
BIOLOGY 33
FIELD ECOLOGY
A field ecology study on an enclosed compound located in Bacong, Negros Oriental
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background
The world is in a constant change, and with it, every living being adapts to these changes.
Ecology plays a major role in how the world and its inhabitants work. Before we start, to have a deeper understanding, let us define ecology. So what is ecology? In University of Western
Cape’s introduction of their botany course, they defined ecology. In their introduction, it was stated that ecology is the scientific study of interactions of organisms with one another and with the physical and chemical environment. Although it includes the study of environmental problems such as pollution, the science of ecology mainly involves research on the natural world from many viewpoints, using many techniques. Modern ecology relies heavily on experiments, both in laboratory and in field settings. These techniques have proved useful in testing ecological theories and in arriving at practical decisions concerning the management of natural resources
(University of Western Cape, 2006).
Furthermore, they stated that an understanding of ecology is essential for the survival of the human species. Our populations are increasing rapidly, all around the world, and we are in grave danger of outstripping the earth’s ability to supply the resources that we need for our longterm survival. Furthermore, social, economic, and political factors often influence the short-term distribution of resources needed by a specific human population. An understanding of ecological principles can help us understand the global and regional consequences of competition among humans for the scarce natural resources that support us.
Ecology is a science that contributes considerably to our understanding of evolution, including our own evolution as a species. All evolutionary change takes place in response to ecological interactions that operate on
FIELD ECOLOGY
A field ecology study on an enclosed compound located in Bacong, Negros Oriental
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background
The world is in a constant change, and with it, every living being adapts to these changes.
Ecology plays a major role in how the world and its inhabitants work. Before we start, to have a deeper understanding, let us define ecology. So what is ecology? In University of Western
Cape’s introduction of their botany course, they defined ecology. In their introduction, it was stated that ecology is the scientific study of interactions of organisms with one another and with the physical and chemical environment. Although it includes the study of environmental problems such as pollution, the science of ecology mainly involves research on the natural world from many viewpoints, using many techniques. Modern ecology relies heavily on experiments, both in laboratory and in field settings. These techniques have proved useful in testing ecological theories and in arriving at practical decisions concerning the management of natural resources
(University of Western Cape, 2006).
Furthermore, they stated that an understanding of ecology is essential for the survival of the human species. Our populations are increasing rapidly, all around the world, and we are in grave danger of outstripping the earth’s ability to supply the resources that we need for our longterm survival. Furthermore, social, economic, and political factors often influence the short-term distribution of resources needed by a specific human population. An understanding of ecological principles can help us understand the global and regional consequences of competition among humans for the scarce natural resources that support us.
Ecology is a science that contributes considerably to our understanding of evolution, including our own evolution as a species. All evolutionary change takes place in response to ecological interactions that operate on
References: University of Western Cape (2006). What is ecology? Retrieved from http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/sci_ed/grade10/ecology/introduction.htm [Accessed on 22 September 2013]