Things that will cause deforestation
How can wildfires cause deforestation?
By burning down trees.
Deforestation has more than one impact.
True
How are the first nations peoples effected by deforestation?
Lots of deforestation is happening on their land, and they depend on the forest to survive.
List 2 ways we can help.
- Use GOOSE paper
- Only use what you need
- Use eco friendly things
- Reuse and recycle when necessary
- Plant more trees and plants
What are two things that can cause deforestation from the slideshow?
Logging, wildfires, pests and diseases, development
Name an animal deeply impacted by deforestation.
Grizzly bears, Spotted owls, or caribous
How are clubs that help with deforestation effected by it?
It's their job, and everyone there cares about the problem, not wanting to leave it alone.
List 3 initiatives that are happening
Protesting, videos, forest reforms, or articles
How does development effect deforestation?
If a city wants to develop their city, it can really possibly involve cutting the trees near it.
Are we impacted by deforestation? Why or why not?
Yes.
We need enough oxygen, and good tempurature to survive. These are things that trees help with
List 4 stakeholders of BC's deforestation.
The government, first nations, forestry profesors, forest minister, eco clubs, or local residents.
Why does reusing paper help deforestation?
Reusing paper can help because paper comes from trees, and if we want less paper, then there would be less trees needed for it.
In British Columbia, what is the most common cause of deforestation?
Logging, clearcutting, or agriculture.
What are 3 deforestation impacts?
1. Climate change
2. Forest soil, water, and nutrition
3. Species extinction
Does the forest minister care about deforestation in BC?
No, he thinks that the forest is fine, not badly damaged.
Who is seeking initiative? List all 3 on the slideshow.
1. First nations
2. Local communities
3. Forestry clubs
Explain how population growth can lead to deforestation.
If there is more population, then cities might increase their land, taking the forest lands.
If a country wants to build a highway over a forest, what are 3 environmental consequences that might happen?
- Animal habitat lose
- Effects air quality
- Species extinction
Who out of all stakeholders is most impacted by deforestation in BC? Why?
First nations or Indigenous communities. They depend on the forest to live, and it is their home.
There might be different opinions.
Can planting any tree in an ecosystem help deforestation?
Just planting ANY trees doesn't solve deforestation. You need to plant the RIGHT native trees in the RIGHT places to actually restore forests and support ecosystems.