Sustainable ways to protect the rainforest

Question 1

Agro-forestry

Answer 1

Growing trees and crops at the same time. This lets farmers take advantage of shelter from the canopy of trees. It prevents soil erosion and the crops benefit from the nutrients from the dead organic matter.

Question 2

Selective logging

Answer 2

trees are only felled when they reach a particular height. This allows young trees a guaranteed life span and the forest will regain full maturity after around 30-50 years.

Question 3

Education

Answer 3

ensuring those involved in exploitation and management of the forest understand the consequences behind their actions

Question 4

Forest reserves

Answer 4

areas protected from exploitation.

Question 5

Afforestation

Answer 5

the opposite of deforestation. If trees are cut down, they are replaced to maintain the canopy

Question 6

Monitoring

Answer 6

use of satellite technology and photography to check that any activities taking place are legal and follow guidelines for sustainability

Question 7

Rubber tapping

Answer 7

Rubber trees grow in the wild. For generations, rubber tappers have made their living by extracting the milky sap (called latex) without harming the trees

Question 8

Eco-tourism

Answer 8

Tourism that encourages responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.