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    I feel that the federal government should make Providence Canyon a national park. There are many reasons at why I feel this way. For one it has been in the Coastal Plains for a very long time. It is also an historic land mark many people visit. There are many more reasons at why I think the federal government should make Providence Canyon a national park. Providence Canyon used to not be a canyon‚ it was actually a dense forest. That all changed‚ however‚ when farmers started to grow crops in

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    A.D. Hope on Identity: Identity‚ defined as the sense of self‚ providing sameness and continuity in personality over time and sometimes disturbed in mental illnesses‚ is a concept frequently explored by Australian poet and essayist Alec Derwent Hope. This is evident in the poems Australia and The Explorers where Hope utilises a number of literary techniques‚ primarily metaphorical language‚ to express his understanding of and critiques the nature of identity. Australia is Hopes criticism of Australian

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    The Brazilian pepper tree‚ Schinus terebinthifolius‚ is an invasive plant species that was introduced to Florida from South America. This particular plant presents a serious hazard to the biodiversity of Florida’s ecosystems‚ as it tends to eliminate native plant species wherever it grows. Since the Brazilian pepper tree was brought over from South America in the mid-1800’s‚ the reach of the plant has swelled to over 700‚000 acres‚ creating poor habitats for Florida’s native species (Center for Aquatic

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    Irish Forestry Case Study

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    Introduction: Irish forests are very diverse‚ ranging from native woodlands to trees and woods in and around our towns and cities. Benefits of Ireland’s forest cover is very diverse‚ extending beyond basic timber production to encompass employment‚ bio-diversity‚ wildlife conservation‚ environmental protection‚ rural development‚ carbon sequestration‚ amenity and recreation‚ and tourism. This easy will focus on how climate change is affecting Irish forestry. Forests are particularly sensitive to

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    Since it was first discovered in Michigan in 2002‚ the Emerald Ash Borer has craved a path of destruction through the nation’s Ash tree populations. When it comes to treating the Emerald Ash Borer in West Chester‚ certified Arborists have 4 main treatment options. Here’s how they work‚ and they might be needed in your property. Signs of the Emerald Ash Borer Over the past several years‚ the Emerald Ash Borer has infested countless valuable ash trees throughout the area. Homeowners should be diligent

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    Haiti: Environmental degradation The scrubby green mountains welcoming a visitor to Haiti tell it all. From the ground‚ they throw cool shadows over the Caribbean and cities like Port-au-Prince‚ a mirage of lushness. But from an airplane‚ the green gives way to deep‚ sand-colored gouges of erosion and a mediterranean sparseness unsuited to this tropical island. Less obvious are the dozens of environmental projects that have sprung up in recent years. Some‚ like a four-year‚ $30 million natural

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    Jarrah Wood Timber

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    Environmental Impact of Timber and its Uses 1| Identify one wood that is native to Australia. Include a picture of the tree and growth characteristics. Jarrah wood is one of Australia’s most common known woods worldwide. Jarrah‚ also recognised as Eucalyptus marginata and swan river mahogany‚ is a hardwood tree growing in the south west corner of Western Australia. Jarrah is known for it’s visual looks and the durability and strength of the wood. Jarrah is one of the most common eucalyptus species

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    The Forest People Summary

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    The Forest People The forest people is referring to the pygmies of Africa. They live simple yet‚ complex lives. We might view them as less complex because of how small their population is. However they have rules and ways to achieve higher status than others. This book gives a great account from an anthropologist of what these people were like in the 1950s. It is important to remember that the pygmies in the Inturi forest might be living completely different lives. This book is only a snapshot of

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    indigenous to the rainforests -home to half of all the living animal and plant species on the planet. Two-thirds of all flowering plants can be found in rainforests -A single hectare of rainforest may contain 42‚000 different species of insect‚ up to 807 trees of 313 species and 1‚500 species of higher plants. -over one quarter of natural medicines have been discovered within them. -many millions of species of plants‚ insects and microorganisms still undiscovered in tropical rainforests. -most threatened

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    of grizzly bears and black bears rare white “Spirit” bears and wild salmon. In the Great Bear Rainforest the towering trees‚ fjords‚ islands‚ mountain slopes and estuaries support a rich diversity of plants and wildlife. Bears‚ wolves‚ mountain goats‚ Sitka deer‚ salmon and six million migratory birds are found here. Stretching up the coast of British Columbia to Alaska‚ Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest is a stunning wilderness; it’s the kind of place that takes your breath away.

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