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Who is the giant lumberjack known from the stories of the Great Lakes region?
Who is the giant lumberjack known from the stories of the Great Lakes region?
What did settlers and loggers do to the forests in the Great Lakes region during the 1800s?
What did settlers and loggers do to the forests in the Great Lakes region during the 1800s?
What is a habitat?
What is a habitat?
What percentage of the original forest in the Great Lakes region was lost to development?
What percentage of the original forest in the Great Lakes region was lost to development?
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Why were wetlands historically viewed as worthless?
Why were wetlands historically viewed as worthless?
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What do wetlands help control during storms?
What do wetlands help control during storms?
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What is one way timber companies are trying to limit forest loss?
What is one way timber companies are trying to limit forest loss?
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What is one method used to protect wetland habitats?
What is one method used to protect wetland habitats?
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How do public and private groups contribute to protecting wetlands now?
How do public and private groups contribute to protecting wetlands now?
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What must developers do according to current regulations when they destroy wetlands?
What must developers do according to current regulations when they destroy wetlands?
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Study Notes
Legends of Paul Bunyan
- Paul Bunyan, a legendary giant lumberjack, was said to be able to clear forests in minutes.
- Stories describe him creating the Great Lakes by scooping out ponds for his ox, Babe.
Habitat Loss in the Great Lakes Region
- Dense forests once covered the Great Lakes region.
- Settlers cleared land for farms, loggers cut down forests, and factories and cities were built, leading to habitat loss.
- Almost half of the original forest was lost to development.
- Habitat loss often results in the loss of the plants and animals that rely on that habitat.
Restoring Forest Habitat
- Timber companies are now using more sustainable logging practices and replanting trees in logged areas.
- Forests in the Great Lakes region are expanding instead of shrinking.
Protecting Precious Wetlands
- Wetlands like marshes, bogs, and swamps, were once considered worthless.
- More than half of the wetlands in the Great Lakes region were lost.
- Wetlands provide habitats for wildlife and help control flooding.
- Recent efforts are focused on protecting wetland habitats through nature preserves, education, and regulations requiring developers to create new wetlands.
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Explore the fascinating tales of Paul Bunyan and the ecological changes in the Great Lakes region. Learn about habitat loss due to development and the efforts towards restoring forest habitats and protecting wetlands. This quiz covers the interplay between folklore and environmental conservation.
