Module 9

Most of the world's forests occur as

In the United States, most logging takes place in ________.

"Edge effects" are a particular problem when ________.

Preserves have a very large area and a roughly circular shape

Formerly large habitats are reduced to small fragments

Forests undergo biodiversity changes as a result of climate change

Trying to manage and protect island biodiversity

Wildlife corridors are developed in urban landscapes

Wilderness areas ________.

Allow hunting as long as proper permits are acquired

Were set up under the administration of George W. Bush in the early 2000s

Were set up under the wise-use movement of the 1980s and 1990s

Are biosphere reserves managed by UNESCO

Are off-limits to development of any kind but are open to low-impact recreation

The latest information tells us that salvage logging ________.

Causes increased erosion

Has no effect on the severity of wildfires

Eliminates wildfires from forests

Tends to produce more severe wildfires

Decreases long-term timber yield by more than 60%

The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) ________.

Was passed unanimously by the Copenhagen Conference (2010) on global climate change

Combats unsustainable forestry practices through controlled burning programs

Seeks to reduce the 30% of global carbon emissions caused by primary forests

Supports research to develop trees which permanently sequester carbon

Gives wealthy nations carbon-offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests

Which of the following issues global forest assessment based on remote sensing data?

Deforestation ________.

Is not widespread in North America

Has the greatest impacts in tropical areas and arid regions

Decreases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Prevents erosion

Causes population explosions

Which of the following was established under the leadership of Gifford Pinchot to manage forests for "the greatest good of the greatest number in the long run?"

Ecosystem-based timber harvesting uses methods that ________.

Leave seed-producing or mature trees uncut to provide for future forests

Are very popular with timber companies

Have the greatest impacts on forest ecosystems

Are ecologically harmless

Are the most cost efficient in the short term

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