Old Growth Forests and Conservation Efforts

What is the main focus of the battle described in the introduction?

• To promote tourism in ancient forests

• To protect a rare habitat from destruction

• To introduce new species to the forest

• To develop new logging techniques

What makes the old growth rainforests of the Pacific Northwest unique?

• They are entirely protected from logging

• They are home to species found nowhere else

• They store less carbon than the Amazon

• They are the smallest forests in the world

Why is the Fairy Creek watershed significant?

• It is a newly discovered forest area

• It is the largest logging site in Canada

• It is home to ancient trees and spiritual sites

• It is a major tourist attraction

What motivates the protesters to protect Fairy Creek?

• Desire to build new roads

• Interest in developing new industries

• Love for the forest and its preservation

• Financial gain from logging

How do protesters physically prevent logging in Fairy Creek?

• By negotiating with logging companies

• By planting new trees in the area

• By organizing large rallies in cities

• By building structures in the forest canopy

What is the 'wood wide web'?

• A network of roads in the forest

• A communication system among trees via fungi

• A new internet service for rural areas

• A type of web spun by forest spiders

What role do canopy soils play in old growth forests?

• They are used for planting crops

• They provide essential nutrients to trees

• They are a source of drinking water

• They are a habitat for large mammals

Why are mycorrhizal fungi important for trees?

• They connect tree roots and facilitate resource exchange

• They help trees grow taller

• They produce fruit for animals

• They prevent tree diseases

What is a potential consequence of clear-cutting forests?

• Loss of symbiotic relationships

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved soil quality

• More stable ecosystems

What is a key factor in the resilience of old growth forests?

• The presence of large animals

• The diversity of tree species

• The complex ecological networks

• The amount of rainfall