Forestry

Question 1

Define “forestry”:

Answer 1

Forestry is the managing, use, conserving and exploitation of forests for resources and environmental benefits.

Question 2

Where does most of the world´s wood come from?

Answer 2

Russia and Canada

Question 3

What other products does the forest provide?

Answer 3

Forests provide a variety of products including, wood, paper, resin, oxygen, medicine plants, drinking water and maple syrup.

Question 4

What problems can occur in a forest as its resources are used?

Answer 4

The forest will lose its biodiversity, wildlife will lose their habitat and either migrate or die out, the forest´s soil will erode, it will no longer provide necessary resources, local climate cam be impacted, and greenhouse gas emissions will increase.

Question 5

Can we have the benefits of forest exploitation and conserve our forest?

Answer 5

Forests provide food for grazing animals, create biomass, provide entertainment, leisure and hunting spaces, they provide a variety of resources including medicine plants, wood, paper, resin and other raw materials. Forests combat climate change, they provide us with clean air, and they help prevent soil erosion.