For my assignment, I will create a systems diagram about how the bee population affects humans, and present some solutions to the problem. I have chosen this assignment because it relates to my final paper topic as well as biodiversity. After completing the systems diagram, I will include a short paragraph of 150-200 words that explains the concepts presented.
In the systems diagram, I outlined the initial causes of the decline in the bee population: pesticides, parasites, pathogens, and poor nutrition. This then leads to higher food prices, especially on certain fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It also leads to growers having to put more land into crop production to ensure they can grow enough food. Some possible solutions and ways we can help prevent more loss of the bee population is to increase the diversity of pollinator habitats, utilize ecological farming, and plant more flowers for the bees to feed on. These are all actions we can take and we should care about the bees. Without bees pollinating our crops, we will loose a lot of food. Many people don’t realize the variety of crops the bees pollinate for us and how their decline will significantly impact our species. With the move toward this issue becoming an anthropocentric problem, I expect more individuals to view this as something that will affect their daily lives.
Hell Alyssa, my name is Tenaya. Your post caught my attention because last year I had to write a short essay and I chose to write about the decline of the bee population. The thought of our bee population declining is a very serious issue and I am happy to see others also find it equally as disturbing. I enjoyed your diagram too, it was well thought out and I liked how you offered solutions to the problems. If you would like to read my post here is the link, http://sites.psu.edu/geog30/2016/04/10/tenaya-mulvey-module-10-hotspots/.
Hi Alyssa! My name is Emily and your post struck my attention. The decline of the bee population is something that interests me also, for it is a major problem and could have detrimental effects. I liked how you included a system diagram – it is clear that you understand the many factors of such an issue. For those that are unfamiliar with this topic, your post will provide valuable information and help others understand why this issue is so serious. Here is a link to my blog post where I assessed the bioavailability in the state of Pennsylvania: http://sites.psu.edu/geog30/2016/04/09/biodiversity/
Hi Alyssa, my name is Nick Gasparovich. We seem to have created similar types of assignments even though our specific topics were different. I think the bee situation that was talked about in the module is a really good topic to focus a learning activity on. Many people do not understand the importance of pollinators, and I think your assignment will help people understand how important bees and other pollinators are for biodiversity. I liked how you incorporated solutions into your systems diagram, I feel its a neat new way to use these diagrams. Check out my post at http://geog030.dutton.psu.edu/2016/04/10/module-10-nick-gasparovich/