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Jumpstart Nature
#4: We Live in a 10% World
Oct 23, 2023
Explore the concept of shifting baseline syndrome and its impact on environmental perceptions. Learn about the decline of lamprey eel population, ecosystem impact, and conservation efforts. Discover how this syndrome distorts our view of environmental changes and the importance of conservation and native plant restoration.
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- Shifting Baseline Syndrome leads to unnoticed environmental changes over generations, affecting wildlife populations.
- Understanding historical baselines like the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta informs ecosystem conservation decisions and restoration efforts.
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Shifting Baseline Syndrome in Wildlife Populations
Wildlife populations have drastically decreased over generations without people noticing, exemplifying shifting baseline syndrome. The disappearance of passenger pigeons, salmon abundance decline, and reduced insect presence on windshields are stark reminders of unnoticed environmental changes. Despite clear alterations, these shifts often go unnoticed due to shifting baseline perceptions over time.
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