AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Sustainable Forestry
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Besides planting new trees, what are two other consumer- and industry-focused methods to mitigate deforestation?
Two other methods are using and buying wood harvested by ecologically sustainable techniques and reusing existing wood products.
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Besides planting new trees, what are two other consumer- and industry-focused methods to mitigate deforestation?
Two other methods are using and buying wood harvested by ecologically sustainable techniques and reusing existing wood products.
An area of a national forest shows early signs of a destructive beetle infestation. What is a direct action that can be taken to protect the rest of the forest?
A direct action is the removal of the affected trees to prevent the infestation from spreading to healthy parts of the forest.
What is a prescribed burn?
A prescribed burn is a method where forests are intentionally set on fire under controlled conditions to reduce the occurrence of larger, natural fires.
Identify three methods for mitigating deforestation.
Three methods for mitigating deforestation include reforestation, using wood from ecologically sustainable forestry, and reusing wood.
What is the primary purpose of a prescribed burn?
The primary purpose is to reduce the amount of flammable material in a forest, thereby lowering the risk and severity of future natural fires.
What is meant by 'reforestation' as a method to mitigate human impact?
Reforestation is the process of replanting trees in an area to counter the effects of deforestation.
What are two ways to protect forests from pathogens and insects?
Two methods to protect forests from pathogens and insects are implementing integrated pest management (IPM) and removing affected trees.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in forestry?
IPM is a method used to protect forests from damage caused by pathogens and insects.
A forest manager is concerned about the buildup of flammable debris on the forest floor. What preventative measure could they take?
The manager could implement a prescribed burn, which is a fire set under controlled conditions to reduce fuel for potential natural fires.
If a consumer wants to purchase a wooden table while minimizing their impact on forests, what strategy should they employ?
The consumer should buy a table made from wood harvested using ecologically sustainable forestry techniques or one made from reused wood.