Chapter 11 Forestry and Resource Management!

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What is clear cutting?

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A logging practice that involves removing all trees in an area, which can mimic natural disasters, cause soil erosion, and displace entire communities of organisms.

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What is adaptive management?

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A resource management approach that involves scientifically testing different management strategies in an area sequentially and customizing the approach based on the results.

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What is the medicinal use of the rosy periwinkle?

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It is used to treat both leukemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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What does multiple use refer to in forestry?

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The management of forests for various purposes including recreation, wildlife habitat, and mining.

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What are the five parts of the mature forest structure starting from the top?

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Canopy, subcanopy, snag, understory, forest floor.

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What is the purpose of resource management?

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To sustainably manage and utilize natural resources to meet current and future needs.

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Define sustainable forestry.

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A method of forest management that maintains the forest's biodiversity, productivity, and ecological processes while meeting the needs of present and future generations.

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What is the role of a snag in a forest ecosystem?

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A snag is a dead or dying tree that provides habitat for wildlife and contributes to nutrient cycling.

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Explain the concept of biodiversity in forestry.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, which is crucial for ecosystem resilience and health.

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What is reforestation?

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The process of planting trees in an area where the forest has been depleted or destroyed.