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The World’s Forests 2 – Vol. 15 No. 2
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In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world's forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, publishes a report about the world's forests, called the Global Forest Resources Assessment. It contains information about forests in 233 countries and territories. All together, these forests are the world's forests. No matter where these forests are located, they provide benefits for people and wildlife across the entire planet.
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Highlights
- 5 Inquiries
- 7 Activities
- 9 Lesson Plans
- Glossary
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A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little...Inquiry 1: What Kinds of Forests Grow on Earth and Where Are They Found?
A forest is a natural ecosystem composed most notably of trees. Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may be dry with little... -
Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem is diverse, it has a variety of living organisms. In...Inquiry 2: Biodiversity and the World’s Forests
Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem is diverse, it has a variety of living organisms. In... -
This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment.Inquiry 3: What Do Forests Do for the World’s Environment and its People?
This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment. -
In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also wanted to know whether this number is staying the same,...Inquiry 4: What Do the World’s Forests Have To Do With Climate Change?
In this inquiry, scientists wanted to know how much carbon is held on Earth by the world’s forests. They also wanted to know whether this number is staying the same,... -
As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into the future, however, they must be managed so that they...Inquiry 5: How Well Are We Managing our Forests Worldwide?
As you know, forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these benefits into the future, however, they must be managed so that they...
