2. Major activities and threats to Forests resources

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is timber extraction?

   Hint

   Think about how we obtain lumber.

2. 2.

   Name one movement aimed at forest conservation.

   Hint

   It involves hugging trees to protect them.

3. 3.

   What does timber extraction primarily involve?

   • Mining for minerals
   • Logging trees for wood
   • Planting new trees

   Hint

   Think about where furniture and construction wood comes from.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mining practices lead to habitat destruction.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to the land when resources are extracted.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the long-term ecological effects of logging in a rainforest environment. Consider biodiversity, soil quality, and climate.

   Hint

   Consider interconnections in the forest ecosystem.

6. 6.

   Propose a sustainable method for agricultural expansion in forested areas that minimizes ecological impact.

   Hint

   Think about symbiotic relationships in nature.