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What are commercial forests?
They are trees that can be harvested, transported and sold very easily.
100

What can stop deforestation?

Thye regulation of logging, and the preservation of our nation's forests. 

100

Name 3 products you use every day That come from a forest.

Things such as Pencils, Paper, Books, and Clothing all come from forests or ecosystems 

100
TRUE or FALSE: Animals living in forests that are being cut down are not affected.
FALSE. They need to find new homes since their habitats are being destroyed.
100

Name 3 Endangered or extinct species of animal?

The dodo is extinct, and both rhinos and elephants are critically endangered 

200
Define CLEAR CUTTING
Clear cutting is a logging method where trees (except for small ones) in an area are cut down all at one time.
200
TRUE or FALSE: There is one type of SFM system.
FALSE! There is more than 1 system.
200

Name something that is made out of trees

Obvious answers: Houses, Paper

200
TRUE or FALSE Trees act as a barrier/sink if there is a flood.
TRUE: They soak up the excess water which prevents flooding.
200

How does Boy scouts Help us Appreciate Nature?  

Boy scouts Gets us outdoors, with hiking, fishing, and camping. Boy scouts teaches us about wildlife, and in the process, helps us appreciate the beauty of Nature. 

300
Define SELECTIVE CUTTING
To harvest only mature trees.
300
What should we do every time a tree is cut down?
Plant another one (or more)!
300
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300
What are some reasons why we should clear-cut other than to make products?
- Build houses/buildings (development) - Clear cutting is healthy for forests - Helps the baby trees grow
300

What is the name Of Pennsylvania's conservation and preservation department?   

The Pennsylvania Game Commision 

400
What does SFM stand for?
Sustainable Forest Management
400

What are two policies companies must follow to continue their forestry industry?

 - companies have to make sure they have a permit allowing them to cut down the trees in the areas - companies need to make sure the forestry is happening within the government's jurisdictions- Companies need to follow regulation set in their state

400
Have products made from the forestry industry increase or decrease over the last years?
Majority of the products have increased. As the population around the world increases, more trees are need to provide and fulfill their needs.
400

What Leads to Deforestation

Causes of deforestation can include- Unregulated Logging, Invasive species or Diseases, or urbanization

400
Is clear cutting the only way of removing trees?
No its not. There are 2 other ways; shelterwood logging (clear cutting only a part of a forest) and selective logging (cutting old, fully grown trees only).
500

What Is an Ecosystem 

An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Aka- A community of organisms interacting with each other and the environment

500

How does Selective cutting benefit a forest?

It Only harvests mature trees, leaving younger trees to flourish in their absence

500
TRUE or FALSE The following is made out of trees: - Cosmetics - Baby Food - Pet Food - Medicine
True. Medicine - treats Parkinson's disease.
500
How will soil be negatively affected when clear-cutting happens?
Clear cutting removes the ground cover which keeps the soil in place and where it's at. Without the ground cover, the soil used to regrow trees will erode.
500

Name An Invasive animal and Plant

Japanese Beetle, and Velvet Grass

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