3.3 Learn about Logging

Forests are a renewable resource, but how can we use this natural resource sustainably?

Read/watch & answer the 4 questions below. Your group might want to start on different questions so that you see all the resources. The goal is to gather information that will help you decide: do you want to let American ForestLands log in our community?

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Skim this article:
https://www.futureforestinc.com/six-benefits-of-logging-forests/
Which of the following are benefits to logging? Check all that are true (hint: all but one).

Gives people jobs in the timber industry

Can remove dead and unsafe trees

Opens up forest shade so other plants and new trees can grow

Can reduce wildfire risks

Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Gives us valuable lumber for building, paper and other wood products

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Do you have any concerns about this system of logging? Write one thing you learned & how you feel about it.

Next, learn about how deforestation (removing trees) impacts the environment.

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What services does a forest provide? Check all that are true.

Habitat to protect biodiversity

Provides oxygen to breathe

Absorbs C02 - carbon dioxide - from the air, which reduces affects of climate change

Holds soil in place, which keeps water clean

A place to recreate - hike, picnic or fish

Start this video at 1:40 and watch until about 7:00 (when we meet the owner of "grand central bakery.")

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Name 2 ways this family logging business tries to be "sustainable."

Okay, take what you've learned and work together to complete Slide #8 (Incident #1).

If you finish early, work on slides 1-6.

3.3 Learn about Logging

Skim this article:https://www.futureforestinc.com/six-benefits-of-logging-forests/Which of the following are benefits to logging? Check all that are true (hint: all but one).

Do you have any concerns about this system of logging? Write one thing you learned & how you feel about it.

What services does a forest provide? Check all that are true.

Name 2 ways this family logging business tries to be "sustainable."

Skim this article:https://www.futureforestinc.com/six-benefits-of-logging-forests/Which of the following are benefits to logging? Check all that are true (hint: all but one).

Do you have any concerns about this system of logging? Write one thing you learned & how you feel about it.

What services does a forest provide? Check all that are true.

Name 2 ways this family logging business tries to be "sustainable."

Skim this article:
https://www.futureforestinc.com/six-benefits-of-logging-forests/
Which of the following are benefits to logging? Check all that are true (hint: all but one).

Skim this article:
https://www.futureforestinc.com/six-benefits-of-logging-forests/
Which of the following are benefits to logging? Check all that are true (hint: all but one).