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Natural Resources

All the parts of the Earth that are not human-made and which people use, like fish, trees, minerals, lakes, or rivers. [NALT]

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Native Organisms

An organisms that is naturally occuring in a given area (i.e., not introduced by humans). Note: In the context of Ask IFAS, "native" is typical understood to mean "native to Florida".  

Natural Resource Management

The application of scientific and technical principles in the management of natural resources, such as land, water, soil, plants and animals, in order to meet ecological, economic, social and policy objectives. [NALT]

natural resources management [AGROVOC]

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