Timber - Environmental Considerations

What is the acronym for the department that handles environmental issues?

• ESA

• ISA

• EPA

• IPA

What does the EPA stand for?

• Environmental Protection Authority

• Environmental Policy Alliance

• Ecology and Preservation Association

• Ecosystem Preservation Authority

Which of these is not part of the role of the EPA when it comes to the environment?

• Reducing risk to human health

• Protecting, restoring and enhancing the quality of the environment

• Focus extensively on wildlife conservation and endangered species protection

• Partner with business, government and the community

Which of these are not a category of pollution generated from the timber industry?

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Time pollution

• Land pollution

Which of these is not a method a business might do to reduce the impact of noise pollution on the community?

• Implementing sound insulation measures within their premises to minimize noise leaks

• Using high-volume advertising tactics to attract attention

• Operating at reasonable hours of the day

• Collaborating with the community to establish noise level regulations

"Using items multiple times or repurposing them to extend their lifespan and minimize waste"

is a definition for Recycling or Reusing?

• Recycling

• Reusing

What is plantation timber?

• Timber extracted from protected wilderness areas to support local economies

• Timber sourced from natural forests and managed through sustainable harvesting practices

• Timber obtained from trees grown in plantations cultivated for commercial use

• Timber imported from overseas countries to meet domestic construction demands

What are the most commonly grown plantation timber in Australia?

• Radiata Pine

• Douglas Fir

• Blue Gum

• American Oak

Which of these are not one of the four steps in the management of timber plantations?

• Establishment

• Deforestation

• Wood Products

• Harvest

What is an old growth forest?

• A mature forest with established, diverse ecosystems and aged trees

• A forest composed of young trees and recent vegetation growth

• A forest primarily consisting of commercially valuable tree species

• A forest characterized by a lack of biodiversity and minimal wildlife presence