FOREST A forest‚ also referred to as a wood or the woods‚ is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities‚ depending on various cultural definitions‚ what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have different classifications according to how and of what the forest is compose. These plant communities cover approximately 9.4 percent of the Earth’s surface (or 30 percent of total land area)‚ though they once covered much more (about 50 percent of total land area)‚ in many
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INTRODUCTION Echo systems around the world help sustain life for millions of species. Echo systems that are mainly forests provide a home for a large majority of the species alive. Therefore the trees in these forests are considered to be the most important species. Although it is true‚ that most species are not able to sustain without each other. There are many benefits that we get from our forests. Some of these include cleaner drinking water‚ a home for plants and animals‚ economic growth‚ clean air‚
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A Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site‚ Sinharaja Forest Reserve is certainly one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. If you are one who always gets attracted to greens‚ wildlife and its heritage‚ and most importantly the birds‚ Sinharaja Forest Reserve is certainly going to be your place. A virgin rainforest in Sri Lanka is an amazing land of a number of endemic species including trees‚ insects‚ amphibians‚ mammals‚ reptiles and of course the birds. In fact‚ it is the variety
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INTRODUCTION the term forest is defined as an area of land with at least ten per cent (10%) of tree crown cover‚ naturally grown or planted and/or fifty per cent (50%) or more shrub and tree regeneration cover and includes all forest reserves of whatever kind declared or gazetted under this Act and all plantations. The Forest Ordinance of 1959‚ is the law which governs the Forest Law of 2002‚ having the objective to effect governmental control for economic gain rather than sustainable development
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step into the forest‚ I notice at first the trees‚ stretching high above the ground‚ as if in competition with one another‚ to see who will reach the sky first. Their roots are long and strong‚ going deep under the ground‚ indicating that they have lived in the area for a long time‚ for centuries. As I look up‚ I notice first their leaves. Although they are green‚ they have a tinge of gold reflected in the sun making them bright and radiating their light around the forest. Looking down
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have studied forests and fires to determine the secret of Nature’s success in attaining this necessary balance. They have learned that a "natural" fire results from a certain fuel condition. Some forest types produce and accumulate fuels faster than others; some decompose fuels more readily than others. However‚ at some point in time‚ every forest type has fuel of the right quantity and quality for that forest to be "ready" to burn. In the past‚ forest fires would benefit the whole forest ecosystem
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Preserve the Forests In agreement with Kim Stafford‚ who opposes the clear-cutting of old growth forests‚ I feel that it is necessary to preserve the profitable lumber in its natural state for future generations. Currently‚ the tons of lumber produced from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States are taken for granted‚ and most people do not realize that the forests will be destroyed within ten years at this rate of exploiting our natural resources. We must make loggers a profession
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Forest Hill Paper Company Thomas L. Albright University of Alabama Introduction Forest Hill Paper Company (FHPC) is a small‚ closely-held paperboard manufacturer that produces a broad line of paperboard in large reels‚ termed parent rolls. These parent rolls are sold to converters who further process them into containers used for a diverse line of consumer products‚ such as packaging for microwavable meals. The owners of FHPC have long pursued the strategy of producing a full range of products
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The uses of forests | | Forests and the many varying trees of which they are composed have‚ since the very earliest days played an important part in the life of mankind. It is because of this that men have realized their value and have taken steps to preserve them and to prevent their wanton and useless destruction.From the primitive days of the wigman‚ the house on stilts or the African but‚ wood has been the basic material used for men’s housing to provide shelter from the animals. The wigwam
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Forests are one of the most important natural resources that have been gifted to mankind for its sustained existence on earth. Conservation of forests is therefore a necessity that requires to be addressed as a priority. Forests provide us with huge amounts of tangible and intangible benefits‚ without which human existence would be threatened. Hence‚ for the survival of human beings‚ a holistic approach is required to be adopted towards a sustainable way to maintain our forests and meet our needs
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