Impact of Logging on Forests

Why is it more damaging when when tropical forests are used for logging as opposed to other types of forests?

• Tropical forests have very little biodiversity and is damaged less than other forest types

• Tropical forests are damaged by roads and injury to surrounding trees more than other forest types

• Logging practices are usually not successful in tropical forests

• Tropical forests are easier to convert to farmland

Why are old-growth forests' plants so large and successful in their area?

• The plant species are highly adapted to their special environment

• The plant species are constantly dying and re-rooting themselves

• Birds that live there cause the plants to grow faster

• Insects that live there cause the plants to grow faster

What is one advantage of clear-cut harvesting?

• it's the most environmentally friendly method

• it doesn't waste any trees

• it allows for high biodiversity in the area

• it's the most cheap and efficient method for harvesting wood

What is monoculture forestry?

• Monoculture forestry is the cultivation of a single tree species in a given area.
• A method of growing crops in a single season without trees.
• Planting trees in random patterns without any specific species.
• Cultivation of multiple tree species in a given area.

What is seasonal migration in livestock?

• The movement of animals to different grazing areas according to the seasons.

• The movement of livestock to urban areas for better market access.
• The practice of feeding livestock with seasonal crops only.
• The process of breeding livestock in a controlled environment.

What is the last symptom of range overgrazing?

• preparation

• gullying

• desertification

• disappearance of palatable herbs

What contributes to poor conditions seen in rangelands across America?

• Overgrazing, overcrowding of livestock and land mismanagement.

• Natural wildlife migration patterns.
• Urban development and construction.
• Excessive rainfall and flooding.

Why are there less parks and reserves in developing nations?

• due to prioritization of economic growth, limited resources, and competing land uses.

• Parks and reserves are primarily found in urban areas of developing nations.
• This question is incorrect and developing nations have abundant parks and reserves due to high tourism.

• Economic growth leads to an increase in the number of parks and reserves.

What do preserves use to link smaller habitat areas together?

• ecological zones
• habitat patches
• wildlife bridges
• wildlife corridors

What areas have the most allowed human impact of protected areas?

• Strictly protected areas
• National parks with no human access
• Wilderness areas with total preservation
• Multiple-use protected areas and cultural landscapes