Ecosystem Interdependence: Managing Salmon to Support Healthy Forests: Lesson Plan | Nature Works Everywhere

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The Nature Conservancy Nature Works Everywhere salmon forests ecosystem interdependence nutrient cycling ecosystems sustainable fishing food web salmon runs biomass deficiency fisheries nutrient recycling
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Science
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Ecosystem Interdependence: Managing Salmon to Support Healthy Forests: Lesson Plan | Nature Works Everywhere

In this lesson plan, students address the impact of unsustainable fishing practices, as applied to the case of salmon fisheries in the Pacific Northwest. In session 1, they simulate variation in nutrient input by comparing growth of plants with different concentrations of fish-based fertilizer control. In session 2, students test a simple, computer-based interactive population model to estimate sustainable salmon harvest. Extra sessions will be needed to conduct some of the extend options.

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