Importace of Forests

Are forests around the world under threat?

• No
• Yes
• Probably

How many hectares of forest were lost in 2020 in the tropics?

• less than 12 millions
• more than 12 millions
• more than 15 millions

Where is deforestation most common?

• Amazon, Russia, Honduras, and Mexico.
• Amazon, USA, Canada, and Alaska.
• Amazon, Burneo, Sunmatra, and Congo Basin.

Are forest vital to life on Earth?

• No
• Maybe
• Definitely yes

Forest contribute to the livelihoods of what percent of people living in poverty?

• 40%
• 90%
• 100%

What do Forests do to our planet?

• Purify air
• Prevent erotion
• Offer home to plants and animals
• All the above

How much money do forest industry generates?

• over $525 billion
• over $186 billion
• over $351 billion

Much of the world’s forest loss is driven by?

• by conversion of natural forests to other land uses including pulp, palm oil and soy plantations.
• by conversion of natural forests to other land uses including beaches, resorts and hotels.
• by conversion of natural forests to other land uses schools, laboratories and cinemas.

Are greenhouse gases released when forest are destroyed?

• sometimes
• not at all
• Yes

Poor forest management promotes...

• Soil erosion
• more animal diversity
• none of the above