Forestry Review

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What is selective cutting in forestry?

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Selective cutting is a logging practice that involves removing specific trees while leaving the overall forest structure intact, resulting in less environmental impact compared to clear cutting.

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What is the environmental impact of clear cutting?

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Clear cutting can lead to increased erosion, loss of biodiversity, and significant habitat destruction.

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What is a negative environmental impact of timber harvesting?

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Increased erosion is a negative environmental impact of timber harvesting.

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What is the role of buffer zones in forestry?

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Buffer zones are areas of vegetation left intact around water bodies to protect them from the impacts of logging and other activities.

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What percentage of the world's species are found in tropical forests?

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About half, or 50%, of the world's species are found in tropical forests.

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Who is Smokey the Bear?

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Smokey the Bear is a character created to educate the U.S. public about fire safety and prevention.

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What is the impact of fire suppression policies on forest ecosystems?

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Fire suppression policies can lead to a build-up of fuel on the forest floor, increasing the risk of larger, uncontrolled wildfires.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What are the social impacts of fire suppression policies?

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Negative social impacts can include the criminalization of indigenous practices and loss of traditional land management techniques.