Forest Management Flashcard

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What is clear-cutting?

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A harvest technique that involves removing all trees in a specific area, resulting in even-aged regrowth.

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What is the economic value of forests?

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Forests provide wood, which is a significant economic resource.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of a forest and its replacement by another land use.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which type of forest has the most biodiversity?

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Uneven aged forests show the most biodiversity.

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What is the largest direct cause of tropical deforestation?

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The clearing of land for crops and livestock.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the seed-tree approach in forest management?

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A harvest technique where a few trees are left standing to provide seeds for regeneration.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the selection system in forest management?

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A method of harvesting where only certain trees are removed, promoting uneven-aged regrowth.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What are the ecological benefits of forests?

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Forests prevent soil erosion, regulate the water cycle, and decrease flooding.

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What is monoculture in forestry?

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The cultivation of a single species of tree over a large area, which can reduce biodiversity.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

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What is sustainable forest management?

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A practice that aims to maintain and enhance the economic, social, and environmental values of forests.

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