The tragedy of the commons refers to a situation in which individuals with access to a shared resource (also called a common) act in their own interest and, in doing so, ultimately deplete the resource.
Q. Is deforestation a tragedy of the commons?
Examples of the tragedy of the commons can be seen throughout environmental science, especially in discussions of the causes of climate change. Deforestation: Overexploitation of the earth’s forest has had enormous consequences on the environment.
Table of Contents
- Q. Is deforestation a tragedy of the commons?
- Q. How can we limit deforestation?
- Q. Who introduced tragedy of the commons?
- Q. What is one way to eliminate the tragedy of the commons?
- Q. When one person enjoys the benefit of a tornado siren she reduces the benefit to others?
- Q. What is the major problem with tilling?
- Q. Can you plant immediately after tilling?
- Q. What are the disadvantages of tillage?
- Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of no-till farming?
Q. How can we limit deforestation?
15 Strategies How to Reduce and Prevent Deforestation
- Plant a tree.
- Use less paper.
- Recycle paper and cardboard.
- Use recycled products.
- Buy only sustainable wood products.
- Don’t buy products containing palm oil.
- Reduce meat consumption.
- Do not burn firewood excessively.
Q. Who introduced tragedy of the commons?
Garrett Hardin
Q. What is one way to eliminate the tragedy of the commons?
why common resources are overused. One way to eliminate the tragedy of the commons is to… subsidize use of the common resource.
Q. When one person enjoys the benefit of a tornado siren she reduces the benefit to others?
When one person enjoys the benefit of a tornado siren, she reduces the benefit to others. A free-rider is someone who receives the benefit of a good but avoids paying for it. In some cases the government can make everyone better off by raising taxes to pay for certain goods that the market fails to provide.
Q. What is the major problem with tilling?
Since tillage fractures the soil, it disrupts soil structure, accelerating surface runoff and soil erosion. Tillage also reduces crop residue, which help cushion the force of pounding raindrops. Without crop residue, soil particles become more easily dislodged, being moved or ‘splashed’ away.
Q. Can you plant immediately after tilling?
Wait two to three weeks after tilling before planting seeds or seedlings. This gives helpful microorganisms disrupted by the tilling time to reestablish and begin developing nutrients in the soil.
Q. What are the disadvantages of tillage?
Disadvantages
- Destroys the soil cover and its structure.
- Enhances soil erosion.
- High moisture loss.
- Disrupts the lifecycle of beneficial soil organisms.
- Needs more labor cost for the soil preparation.
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of no-till farming?
Here’s a short list of no-till pros and cons.
- Pro: Savings.
- Con: Special Equipment Costs.
- Pro: Water Conservation.
- Con: Fungal Disease.
- Pro: Less Herbicide Runoff.
- Con: More Herbicides.
- Pro: Higher Crop Yields.
- Con: You Need Patience.
