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Forest Conversion and Global Deforestation

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Forest Conversion and Global Deforestation

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What is one reason foresters initially considered it too dangerous to replace tropical high forest with plantations?

The ease of managing plantations compared to natural forests

The lack of knowledge at the time (correct)

The high cost of establishing plantations

The abundance of available land for plantations

What is a key aspect of the Okoumé method of silviculture mentioned in the text?

Creating pure stands of 'Okoumé trees (correct)

Allowing natural regeneration without human intervention

Selling thinning's from the plantations

Harvesting trees after a long rotation period

How do foresters nurture diverse tree species according to the Limba method of silviculture?

Clear-cutting the entire forest for regeneration

Introducing non-native species to increase diversity

Practicing selective cutting and natural regeneration (correct)

Leaving forests untouched for natural diversity

What is the primary reason for felling the underwood by bulldozer before planting in the Okoumé method?

To clear space for planting and provide light to young trees Signup and view all the answers

What has practice in forestry moved closer to over time, according to the text?

Conventional plantation forestry Signup and view all the answers

What is the key implication of the Taungya system on peasant farmers?

They only grow food crops for a short period. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Taungya system benefit tree growth compared to singular production?

It reduces labor costs for tree planting. Signup and view all the answers

Why is restoration through Afforestation considered ecologically undesirable?

It involves removing the initial forest stocks completely. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of planting food crops between rows of trees in the Taungya system?

To provide additional income for peasant farmers. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Taungya system considered an effective means to address negative land-use impacts?

It reduces labor costs and increases forest plantation development. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Limba method from the Okoumé method in terms of final tree spacing?

Limba trees are planted at a final spacing of 12 x 12 meters. Signup and view all the answers

What sets the Taungya system apart from other agroforestry practices?

It involves intercropping agricultural crops with young forest plantations. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Limba method require continued weeding for 6 years after planting?

To prevent forest destruction and maintain plantations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of present-day tropical silviculture methods?

To obtain fully stocked plantations. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Taungya system benefit local communities economically?

By allowing peasant farmers to cultivate food crops in the early stages of forest growth. Signup and view all the answers