Deforestation
Define Deforestation.
Deforestation is used to describe the actions of humans cutting down trees.
Define Reforestation.
Reforestation is the action of replanting trees in areas affected by natural disturbance.
What does WWF stand for?
World Wildlife Fund.
What are the impacts of deforestation on people?
- Causes disruption of oceans, causing floods to rise, disrupting the lives of farmers, indigenous people, etc.
- Increased temperatures, disease spread, poor air/water quality, leading to health problems.
Name 3 key economic benefits.
Job Creation, Agriculture, Tourism and Recreation.
What are 2 cons of deforestation?
Loss of tress, fewer crops, climate change (negative), loss of animal habitat, e.t.c.
What are 2 pros of reforestation?
Decrease deforestation, resulting in less pollution, more trees, restoring habitats.
Which is the only organization we listed that is not a Non - Governmental Organization (NGO)?
National Greening Program.
What are some of the neighbouring countries that are affected?
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
What does do some job opportunities include?
Planting, see production, forest maintenance.
What are 2 pros of deforestation?
Increases oppurtunities, and gets wood for furniture, etc.
What process enhances reforestation in tropical regions?
Carbon sequestration through photosynthesis
Name all 4 reforestation organizations we listed.
WWF, Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, GreenPeace.
What affects does deforestation make on tourism?
Decline in Eco-Tourism, Forest Industries, and Cultural Heritage, leading to loss of ancestral lands and heritage.
How does reforestation provide agriculture?
A healthy forest provides good soil which helps reduce erosion.
What are the causes of deforestation in Philippines?
Urbanization, Agriculture land, Commercial establishments.
What does the reforestation process include?
Logging, mining, and agricultural clearing.
What is the overall goal of the organizations we listed?
To protect, promote, and preserve plant life.
How does deforestation affect biodiversity, and in what way?
- Leads to species extinction, and disaster response costs rise.
- Income from forests products also decreases.
Name 4 recreation activities in forests?
Trails, biking, birdwatching, hiking.
What kind of areas does deforestation happen the most?
Tropical, and sub tropical regions, forests full of trees
What are all the areas where reforestation is happening?
Provinces of Ilocos Norte, Rizal, Leyte, Bataan, Bukidnon, and Lanao del Norte
What do you think is the short form for the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation?
PhilBio.
What are 4 impacts of deforestation contributing to climate change?
• Deforestation increases CO2 levels, fueling global warming.
• Philippine forests absorb CO2, acting as carbon sinks.
• Deforestation leads to erosion, degraded farmland, biodiversity loss.
• High CO2 triggers feedback loops, causing hotter, drier, fire-prone forests.
How does tourism create income and why?
Transportation, food, souvenirs, e.t.c.