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As recently as 2024, almost 68% of Arcerion's land was being used for farming or livestock-related activities, with planned increases intending to bring that number as high as 75% by 2030. The amount of farmland has steadily increased since 1790 and initial settlement. | As recently as 2024, almost 68% of Arcerion's land was being used for farming or livestock-related activities, with planned increases intending to bring that number as high as 75% by 2030. The amount of farmland has steadily increased since 1790 and initial settlement. | ||
Arcerion has had an abnormally low amount of pests or other vermin that have traditionally been obstacles to farming on an industrial scale. Pest control and the destruction of farming-adverse species such as mice, rats, and rabbits also has been a major focus of Arcer farmers, with hunting parties and hunting for sport being a widely accepted part of Arco culture. Of note, a major trend from the 1960s onwards has been the growth in the population of the Cronan Muskrat, which nests and breeds adjacent to rivers in wetlands. To combat this the government has begun programs to drain wetlands, and the Ministry of the Interior has worked to improve natural and non-natural pest control methods to curb the spread of this destructive species. | Arcerion has had an abnormally low amount of pests or other vermin that have traditionally been obstacles to farming on an industrial scale. Pest control and the destruction of farming-adverse species such as mice, rats, and rabbits also has been a major focus of Arcer farmers, with hunting parties and hunting for sport being a widely accepted part of Arco culture. Of note, a major trend from the 1960s onwards has been the growth in the population of the Cronan Muskrat, which nests and breeds adjacent to rivers in wetlands. To combat this the government has begun programs to drain wetlands, and the Ministry of the Interior has worked to improve natural and non-natural pest control methods to curb the spread of this destructive species. | ||
The vast majority of Arcerion's climate change emissions come from farming-related activities and mineral refinement. As such, Arcerion has been slow or chosen not to observe certain climate change agreements made at the international level, as this would have significant impacts on the Arcer economy. The primary emissions are greenhouse gases, notable methane and nitrous oxide. | The vast majority of Arcerion's climate change emissions come from farming-related activities and mineral refinement. As such, Arcerion has been slow or chosen not to observe certain climate change agreements made at the international level, as this would have significant impacts on the Arcer economy. The primary emissions are greenhouse gases, notable methane and nitrous oxide. | ||
Droughts are a major threat to Arcer agriculture, as farmers not geographically near major or minor waterways, or irrigation canals are at greatest risk of low crop yields or having stunted crops due to low rainfall brought on by climate change and Acerion's heat as a result of the proximity to the equator. | Droughts are a major threat to Arcer agriculture, as farmers not geographically near major or minor waterways, or irrigation canals are at greatest risk of low crop yields or having stunted crops due to low rainfall brought on by climate change and Acerion's heat as a result of the proximity to the equator. | ||
== Natural Hazards == | == Natural Hazards == | ||
Natural hazards in Arcerion vary by climate and region. One the coast, heavy rainfall or tropical storms have occasionally brought about significant damage, but the Malentine Sea is relatively calm and these are abnormal circumstances. Along the coast, storms can affect shipping, but the most common natural hazard is flooding from heavy rainfall, which can swell rivers or water basins and damage economic infrastructure and residential areas. Inland areas such as the Arcer Heartland regular experience flooding during the rainy season, although the adverse effects vary widely from county to county as emergency services, Search and Rescue organizations, and existing drainage infrastructure all play a role in minimizing effect. | |||
In the Aileach Mountain Range to the South, and Northumbraeland Mountains to the North, avalanches are common in the more remote areas during periods of heavy snowfall and thaw. In the spring due to heavier rainfall, these areas can also have higher occurrences of rock and landslides, although areas where this is a high risk are usually targeted by the Ministry of the Interior for revettment or reinforcement to protect critical economic infrastructure such as major roadways or the Arcer National Railway Service. The Ministry of the Interior has endeavoured to conduct reforestation, increase weather monitoring and statistical data-based weather forecasting, building more stop banks and dams to prepare hill and lowland counties for adverse conditions brought on by rainier periods during the Spring and Autumn in Arcerion. | |||
Arcerion does not have an unusual amount of earthquakes relative to the rest of Southern Crona, however in the areas bordering [[Washakara]], lower magnitude earthquakes (M2 and below) happen several times a year for little effect on major cities such as Easthampton. | |||
Droughts remain a natural hazard not only to wildlife and livestock, but also farming in general. Rainfall predictions usually help to offset the effects, but there is usually several small droughts in the Arcer Heartland per summer, but they vary wildly in degree and location. | |||
Wildfires remain a major threat during the dry season and into the fall/winter months, especially in Northlea Governorate. As such, the Royal Arcerion Fire Service (RAFS), is most well-equipped and trained federal fire service in Crona, and is a leader in Ixnay in research, development, and fire-related operations. Wildfires account for tens of millions of Arcer pounds worth of crop destruction and tens of millions in residential and commercial property damage every year. Arcerion has seen a rising trend in wildfires, rating them from a 1-5 (one being a localized brush fire of less than 2km², five being a major multi-country wildfire) scale since the introduction of data cataloguing for occurrences in 1967. | |||
WILDFIRE GRAPH HERE | |||
== Environment and Ecology == | == Environment and Ecology == | ||
=== Protected Areas === | === Protected Areas === | ||