Unit 5 Flashcards
IMPORTANT: 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8, 5.11, & 5.14
1
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What is the tragedy of the commons?
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2
Q
Clear-cutting
A Forestry practice
A
Cutting down all trees in an area at once
Main Effect: habitat loss and soil erosion
3
Q
Selective Cutting
A
Only some trees (usually mature ones) are harvested, leaving the rest.
Main Effect: Perserves Biodiversity and reduces ecosystem distruption
4
Q
Shelterwood cutting
A
Main Effect:
5
Q
Strip cutting
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Main Effect:
6
Q
Slash-and-burn
A
Main Effect:
7
Q
Sustainable Forestry
A
Main Effect:
