Acting Locally PowerPoint

Prepare a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation, which includes detailed speaker notes, discussing ecosystem exploitation. In your presentation, include the following items: Introduction Define the concept of overexploitation from a Conservation Biology perspective.  Discuss your ecosystem (or another relevant ecosystem) from the Acting Locally Paper (week 2) and discuss one type of past or current overexploitation.  Explain the past, present, and potential future consequences of the overexploitation in this ecosystem.  Explain who benefited from this overexploitation activity? Explain current and potential management of your ecosystems. How can modification, cultivation, or restoration alter these ecosystems? Outline at least two potential management plans beyond cessation of exploitation, and describe the costs and benefits of each. Identify at least one specific practical action you can take to support the protection of this ecosystem. What is one specific past, current or future political action undertaken or proposed to help reduce the exploitation of this ecosystem? Interpret how these specific actions can support conservation and biodiversity. Summary or conclusion Cite at least four references. Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines. Each slide should have approximately six (6) bullets, with each bullet being approximately six (6) words.  Avoid using long sentences or paragraphs.   Visuals in the form of photos, charts, graphs, and/or ClipArt are required for this presentation.  Utilize the Student Materials titled PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines and Sample PowerPoint Presentation.