ENVI 225 Final

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Persistence

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Refers to when a substance cannot be broken down by environmental processes.

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CITES

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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

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Importance of Planting Trees

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Plays a critical ecological role, creates distinct microenvironments, and provides food in the form of fruits, flowers, foliage, and nectars.

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CBD

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Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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A collection of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Biodegradation

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The process by which organic substances are broken down by living organisms, typically microorganisms.

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Decomposition

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The process of breaking down dead organic matter into simpler organic or inorganic matter.

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Toxicity

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The degree to which a substance can harm humans or animals.

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Recycling

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

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Clearcutting

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A forestry practice where all trees in an area are uniformly cut down.