Lesson 13 - Afforestation Flashcards
1
Q
What is afforestation?
A
Replanting trees in deforested regions
Establish new forested land
2
Q
What are the main benefits of afforestation?
A
Replenish carbon sinks
Sequestration capacity
Neutralise deforestation
Interception + infiltration
3
Q
What are the potential drawbacks of afforestation?
A
Monoculture
Invasive non-native species
Biodiversity affected
4
Q
What is monoculture?
A
Single species planting
Potentially invasive
Harms biodiversity
5
Q
What are the potential economic drawbacks of afforestation?
A
Costs
Alternate land use
6
Q
How does afforestation affect the water cycle?
A
Improved interception + transpiration
Reduces groundwater storage
Less run off
7
Q
How does afforestation affect the carbon cycle?
A
Improved sequestration
Improved net emissions
Lower atmospheric CO2
Carbon balance
