deforestation

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

the long term reduction of tree canopy cover to below 10-30%.

Question 2

forest degradation

Answer 2

is when canopy loss is below the 10-30%

Question 3

fragmentation

Answer 3

is when the continuous canopy is interrupted, leading to each remnant degrading

Question 4

re-forestation

Answer 4

replanting/seeding of previously forested areas

Question 5

afforestation

Answer 5

planting in non-forest areas

Question 6

forest cover loss in Amazon, Brazil:

Answer 6

between 2001-2020 the Amazon lost over 54.2 million hectares

Question 7

species loss in Amazon rainforest:

Answer 7

losing some 4,000 to 6,000 species to rainforest destruction every 12 months.

Question 8

rate of poverty in the amazon:

Answer 8

Forests contribute to 90 percent of the livelihood of those that live in extreme poverty

Question 9

economic damage:

Answer 9

Damage per Acre: One hectare of Amazon deforestation causes an estimated $55,000 in damage to the global economy.