Chapter 11 Forestry and Resource Management!

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What is the primary use of the rosy periwinkle plant?

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The rosy periwinkle is used to treat both leukemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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What type of disease is paclitaxel used to treat?

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Paclitaxel is used to treat cancer.

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True or False: Trees in national forests are harvested by private timber companies.

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True

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Where does most logging take place?

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Most logging takes place on private land.

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What timber harvesting method produces a future forest that resembles the original forest in terms of biodiversity?

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The selection system.

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Define 'forestry'.

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Forestry is the science and practice of managing forests, including the cultivation, conservation, and harvesting of trees.

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What is 'sustainable forestry'?

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Sustainable forestry is the management of forest resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is the role of timber companies in forest management?

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Timber companies are responsible for harvesting trees and managing forest resources, often balancing economic interests with environmental sustainability.

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What is 'clear-cutting'?

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Clear-cutting is a logging practice where all trees in an area are cut down, which can lead to habitat loss and reduced biodiversity.

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What is the 'shelterwood approach' in timber harvesting?

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The shelterwood approach involves removing trees in phases to allow younger trees to grow under the protection of older trees.