Forest Management and Biodiversity Concepts

The video discusses sustainable forestry, highlighting its importance for global sustainability. It covers different forest management types, including natural, semi-natural, and plantation management. The benefits of sustainable forestry, such as job creation, carbon storage, and biodiversity, are explored. Methods to mitigate deforestation, like reforestation and using sustainable wood, are discussed. The video also addresses forest health management, including pest control and the use of prescribed burns to prevent large wildfires.

What is the expected increase in demand for wood products by 2050?

• Quadruple

• Triple

• Remain the same

• Double

Which type of forest management focuses on growing trees quickly for harvest?

• Natural management

• Semi-natural management

• Wildlife management

• Plantation management

How many people are directly employed by forests globally?

• 20 million

• 14 million

• 25 million

• 10 million

What percentage of terrestrial biodiversity is found in forests?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What is one benefit of sustainable forest management?

• Job creation

• Decreased biodiversity

• Increased deforestation

• Higher carbon emissions

What is one method to reduce deforestation?

• Reforestation

• Increase logging

• Use more pesticides

• Build more roads

What is integrated pest management?

• A way to plant more trees

• A practice to reduce pest impact using alternative methods

• A method to increase tree growth

• Using only pesticides

What is a prescribed burn?

• A way to increase carbon storage

• A method to plant trees

• A controlled fire to manage forest health

• A natural wildfire

Why are prescribed burns important?

• They prevent tree growth

• They increase the risk of wildfires

• They destroy biodiversity

• They help recycle nutrients and reduce wildfire risk

What happened in Yellowstone National Park in 1988?

• A large wildfire burned a third of the park

• The park was closed for renovations

• New species were introduced

• The park expanded its area