Chapter 9 Flashcards
Forests, Forest Management, & Protected Areas
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Boreal Forest and Rainforests:
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Largest and most biodiverse forests.
2
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Oil Palm Plantations:
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Often replace rainforests, leading to habitat loss.
3
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Primary Forests:
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Unaltered, natural forests.
4
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Secondary Forests:
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Regrown forests after disturbance.
5
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Timber Harvesting:
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Includes techniques like Clear-Cutting , Shelterwood, and Ecosystem-based harvesting.
6
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Prescribed Burns:
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Controlled burns to prevent wildfires.
7
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Bark Beetles:
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Invasive species that harm trees.
8
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Paper Parks:
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Protected areas that lack enforcement.
9
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Edge Effects:
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Negative impacts at the boundary of forests.