Agroforestry - Three Categories Of Forests PDF

Three Categories of Forests Week 3 – Extended Terminology This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY- There are 3 overall categories of forests 1. Natural Forests 2. Plantations 3. Urban Forests  Natural Forests These types of forests are usually co...

Three Categories of Forests Week 3 – Extended Terminology This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY- There are 3 overall categories of forests 1. Natural Forests 2. Plantations 3. Urban Forests  Natural Forests These types of forests are usually conservation areas for wildlife, ecosystem services and wildlife Sometimes trees in natural forests are harvested but young trees will grow from seeds left on the ground and take their place Natural forests provide green areas for many people to enjoy Have you ever visited a natural forest? Natural Forests Plantations These are forest that are specifically planted to make products people use Examples of products include paper, wood, fuel, oranges etc. Plantations are usually planted in rows for easy access and are privately owned Plantations are usually less diverse than natural forests Plantations  These forests are planted or left standing in developed areas such as in neighborhoods or cities Urban Human benefits are the primary purpose of urban Forests forests Benefits include providing cool shade, beauty, and taking up water after it rains Urban Forests