Social and Ecological Implications of Deforestation
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What is deforestation?

  • Managing forests effectively
  • Planting more trees than are cut down
  • A method for increasing global warming
  • Clearing by chopping down trees (correct)
  • Which environmental issue can result from irresponsible deforestation?

  • Increase in global warming (correct)
  • Decrease in job opportunities
  • Reduction in landslides
  • Enhanced soil fertility
  • Why are hardwood trees less commonly planted in managed forests compared to softwood trees?

  • Hardwood trees are in more demand
  • Hardwood trees are more resistant to deforestation
  • Hardwood trees have a faster growth rate
  • Hardwood trees take longer to grow (correct)
  • What can happen if a forest management organization struggles to meet customer demands due to slow tree maturation?

    <p>Challenges for forest management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do trend forecasting practices help manufacturers and retailers in the timber industry?

    <p>Design and make products based on anticipated trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of boards mentioned in the text are made from recycled timber?

    <p>Plywood and MDF only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes it very difficult to recycle MDF a second time around?

    <p>The gluing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common fate of MDF when it reaches the end of its life?

    <p>Incineration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do trees contribute positively to the environment?

    <p>By absorbing carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to the pollution of the environment in the timber supply chain?

    <p>Burning fossil fuels during transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to ensure an in-depth analysis has been done to reduce environmental impact?

    <p>'The 6 Rs'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can apply 'the 6 Rs' to reduce the negative impact on the environment?

    <p>The designer, manufacturer, and consumer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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