1.0 bB: Malaysia and Amazon Rainforests

Question 1

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How did Malaysia provide sustainable rainforests?

Answer 1

• Matore forest study:
• Malaysian gov. identified SIGNIFICANT TREES FOR BIODIVERSITY.

Selective Logging:
- Select trees for FELLING
- Select from yellow tags.
- Licensed companies chop trees.
- Check and replant.

Question 2

(3)

How was the Amazon rainforest protected?

Answer 2

• UN-REDD
• established CARBON OFFSET
• GHGs cancel out
• Norway and GERMANY donated ($42bn/year) on IBAMA force and education and job opportunities.