FOREST A forest‚ also referred to as a wood or the woods‚ is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities‚ depending on various cultural definitions‚ what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have different classifications according to how and of what the forest is compose. These plant communities cover approximately 9.4 percent of the Earth’s surface (or 30 percent of total land area)‚ though they once covered much more (about 50 percent of total land area)‚ in many
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Through exploring and meeting people all throughout the island‚ I’ve learned about different types of cuisine. The Forest BBQ on Forest Avenue introduced me to the splendid world of Portuguese- style barbeque. The owners and workers portray the kindness that all Islanders are brought up with. After collaborating with peers of numerous cultures‚ I’ve learned about their origins
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FOREST CONSERVATION Forests are one of the most important natural resources that have been gifted to mankind for their sustained existence on earth. Without question‚ they provide us with huge amounts of tangible and intangible benefits‚ without which indeed‚ all life‚ less to say human life‚ would fall under the risk of extinction. Hence‚ it is vital for us to realize this importance of forest cover‚ conserve them‚ and ultimately work towards a sustainable way to maintain our forests and meet
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harmonised approaches in the management‚ conservation and sustainable development of global forests is essential to meet the socio-economic and environmental needs of the present and future generations. To achieve this goal‚ the UNCED also realised‚ among others‚ the need to sustain the multiple roles and functions of all types of forests‚ as well as the need to enhance forest conservation‚ management‚ and global forest cover as outlined in Programmes A and B of Chapter 11 under Agenda 21‚ respectively.
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Preserve the Forests In agreement with Kim Stafford‚ who opposes the clear-cutting of old growth forests‚ I feel that it is necessary to preserve the profitable lumber in its natural state for future generations. Currently‚ the tons of lumber produced from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States are taken for granted‚ and most people do not realize that the forests will be destroyed within ten years at this rate of exploiting our natural resources. We must make loggers a profession
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ever heard of ‘coniferous forest’? Now‚ I am going to talk about the interesting facts about the coniferous forest (also called ’taiga’ or ’boreal forest’). The coniferous forest is mainly in the northern hemisphere‚ and some in the southern hemisphere. It is mostly in North America (US)‚ Canada‚ Europe and Asia. The coniferous forests are usually in cold places. Did you know that the average temperature in the coniferous forest is below freezing? In the coniferous forest‚ winter and summer are the
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CONSERVATION OF forest is certainly a necessity that requires to be addressed as a priority. For the survival of human beings‚ a holistic approach is required to be adopted as regards protection of the plant kingdom as well as the wildlife with regard to the peaceful and mutually beneficial co-existence of all. To prevent any kind of ecological imbalance a very pragmatic action plan has to be formulated. Towards achieving this many legislation have been enacted in India and elsewhere. At the
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other village wanted to have some forest products fromBastar. (Q.)How did the forest laws initiate the scope of employment? (1 Mark) (Ans) Many communities left their traditional occupation and started trading of forest products or other economic activities. For example‚ the Mundurucu people in Brazil who started collecting latex from wild rubber trees became totally dependent on rubber trades in the later years. (Q.) Who could hunt according to the new Forest Law? (1 Mark) (Ans) The customary
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The uses of forests | | Forests and the many varying trees of which they are composed have‚ since the very earliest days played an important part in the life of mankind. It is because of this that men have realized their value and have taken steps to preserve them and to prevent their wanton and useless destruction.From the primitive days of the wigman‚ the house on stilts or the African but‚ wood has been the basic material used for men’s housing to provide shelter from the animals. The wigwam
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Intro Forest Conservation is the practice of planting and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. Around the year 1900 in the United States‚ forest conservation became popular with the uses of natural resources. It is the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the ecosystem. Forest conservation acts to maintain‚ plan‚ and improve forested areas. Forests provide wildlife with a suitable habitat for living
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