VOICED : Tala contra los escarabajos en un paraiso natural polaco

The video discusses the Bialowieza forest in Poland, highlighting its ecological significance and the controversy surrounding government logging plans. The forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, faces threats from a bark beetle infestation. The Polish government claims logging is necessary to combat this, while ecologists argue it harms biodiversity. The forest is home to diverse wildlife, including the European bison. The debate centers on balancing conservation with economic interests, as ecologists emphasize the ecological value of dead trees and the need to preserve the entire forest.

What is the primary reason given by the Polish government for logging in Bialowieza Forest?

• To increase tourism in the area

• To combat a bark beetle infestation

• To create more space for urban development

• To build new roads through the forest

Which large mammal is mentioned as inhabiting Bialowieza Forest?

• Asian Tiger

• European Bison

• American Bison

• African Elephant

What do ecologists argue about the Polish government's logging activities?

• They are supported by international environmental groups

• They are more focused on selling timber

• They are necessary to prevent forest fires

• They are primarily for conservation purposes

What is the ecological role of dead trees in Bialowieza Forest?

• They are a source of pollution

• They are biologically rich and support many insect species

• They are useless and should be removed

• They prevent new trees from growing

What promise has the Polish government made regarding logging in protected areas?

• To increase logging activities

• To stop logging in ancient protected zones

• To log only dead trees

• To log only during certain seasons