Glossary P
Deutsch: Durchgang / Español: Pasadizo / Português: Passagem / Français: Passage / Italiano: Passaggio
A passageway in the environmental context refers to a natural or man-made corridor that facilitates the movement of organisms, water, or air through an ecosystem. These passageways can include wildlife corridors, river channels, air tunnels, or greenways that support ecological connectivity and environmental sustainability.
A Passive radon/radon Decay product measurement device is a radon or radon Decay product measurement system in which the sampling device, detector, and measurement system do not function as a complete, integrated unit.
Deutsch: Pastoralismus / Español: Pastoralismo / Português: Pastoralismo / Français: Pastoralisme / Italiano: Pastoralismo
Pastoralism in the environmental context refers to a traditional form of Livestock management in which communities or individuals raise and herd animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, or camels, in natural pastures. This practice is closely tied to the sustainable use of land, ecosystems, and water resources, and is often associated with nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles. Pastoralism plays a key role in maintaining ecological Balance in many regions, particularly in arid and semi-arid environments, but it also faces environmental challenges such as overgrazing, land degradation, and climate change.
Deutsch: Weideland / Español: Pastizal / Português: Pastagem / Français: Prairie / Italiano: Pascolo
Pastureland refers to land used for grazing livestock. This land is primarily covered with grasses and other vegetation suitable for animal consumption. It plays a crucial role in the environment as it supports biodiversity, sequesters carbon, and provides ecosystem services such as water filtration and soil preservation.
Deutsch: Pfad / Español: Senda / Português: Caminho / Français: Sentier / Italiano: Sentiero
Path in the context of the environment refers to a route or track formed naturally or through human activity, often used for movement or access within natural landscapes or urban areas. Paths can have ecological, recreational, or infrastructural importance, shaping interactions between humans and the environment.
Deutsch: Krankheitserreger / Español: Patógeno / Português: Patógeno / Français: Pathogène / Italiano: Patogeno /
A Pathogen is any microorganism that produces disease (bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds and parasites).