Forestry

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/forestry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the forest ecosystem services?Benefits provided by forests, including carbon sequestration, water purification, and climate regulation
2. What is the urban forestry?The practice of managing trees and forests in urban and suburban areas
3. What is forestry and why is it important?Forestry is the science of caring for forests, keeping them healthy and strong. It helps the planet by cleaning the air, protecting water, and keeping soil healthy.
4. How do trees help fight climate change?Trees absorb CO2 from the air, acting as carbon sinks. This helps keep the planet cooler and protects the climate.

Carbon Sequestration: The process by which forests absorb and store atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species and significant ecological value.
Bioeconomy: An economy based on the sustainable use of renewable biological resources.