The future of our forests
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways in which forests are being protected for the future.
Key learning points
- Sustainable management of the forests is vital for the health of Earth and for future generations.
- Reforestation and afforestation schemes help absorb carbon dioxide and improve biodiversity.
- Agroforestry can help people farm more sustainably and reduce forest clearance.
- Stronger laws and the use of technology help to combat deforestation and illegal logging.
Keywords
Afforestation - introducing forest to land which has not been forested for a long time/ever
Reforestation - replanting of forest that has been lost
Agroforestry - trees, crops and/or livestock occupy the same land
Erosion - erosion is the process of Earth’s surface, e.g. rock or soil, being worn away and transported from its original site
Deforestation - deforestation is the complete removal of trees
Common misconception
The forests should be fenced off and guarded to stop illegal logging.
Forests span far too great an area for humans to guard or fence off. Therefore technology is used to help track forests and timber.
Teacher tip
There is potential for students to use GIS further to investigate deforestation as homework.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a forest?
Q2.What are the benefits of a forest?
Q3.What is climate change?
Q4. are areas of the planet with a similar climate and landscape, where similar animals and plants live.
Q5.Trees that lose their leaves in winter are .
Q6. means doing something that will cause little or no damage to the environment and will be able to continue for a long period of time.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the key words to their description.
the complete removal of trees
planting trees where there have not been any for a long time/ever
replanting a lost forest
Q2. management maintains the environmental, economic and social functions of forests now and in the future.
Q3.How can technology help combat deforestation?
Q4.What are the advantages of shelterbelt planting?
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