Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

In the context of biodiversity, the term "keystone species" refers to:

Keystone species have a disproportionately large impact on their environment relative to their abundance, playing a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

Which international agreement focuses on combating illegal logging and promoting trade in legally harvested timber?

FLEGT focuses on reducing illegal logging by improving forest governance and promoting the trade of legally harvested timber.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

The primary purpose of riparian forest buffers is:

Riparian forest buffers are areas of trees and shrubs along waterways that help prevent soil erosion, filter pollutants, and provide habitat for wildlife.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

Regeneration of a forest without direct human intervention is referred to as:

Natural regeneration is the process by which a forest regrows naturally without human intervention, often after disturbances like wildfires.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

The practice of removing dead or diseased trees from a forest is known as:

Salvage logging involves removing dead or diseased trees from a forest to prevent the spread of disease and reduce the risk of wildfires.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

Which type of forest management aims to mimic natural disturbances, such as wildfires?

Uneven-aged management is a forest management technique that maintains a mix of tree ages and sizes, mimicking natural disturbances like wildfires.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

In forestry, the term "coppicing" refers to:

Coppicing is a traditional method of woodland management where trees are periodically cut back to ground level to encourage new growth.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

The term "silviculture" refers to:

Silviculture is the practice of managing the growth, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

The primary purpose of sustainable forestry is:

Sustainable forestry aims to manage forest resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Shalisha Mumtaz AGRICULTURE   -   Forestry

Which of the following is a common invasive species affecting forests?

Kudzu vine is an invasive species that can rapidly spread and outcompete native vegetation, causing ecological damage.

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