Forest ecology

forest ecology, management and conservation

1. PRESENTATION Topic: Forest Ecology, Management and Conservation. [email protected].

2. Forest Ecology

3. FOREST: a large tract of land covered with trees and underbrush; woodland . ECOLOGY: Ecology is the science that studies ecosystems.

4. FOREST ECOLOGY is the scientific study of the interrelated patterns, processes , flora, fauna and ecosystems in forests. A forest ecosystem is a natural woodland unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (Biotic components) in that area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment.

5. MANAGEMENT OF FORESTS The management of forests is known as forestry, silviculture, and forest management. This includes management for aesthetics, fish, recreation, water , wilderness, wildlife, wood products, forest genetic resources and other forest resource values.

6. Methods of Managing Forest Afforestation - Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest. Reforestation -Reforestation is the restocking of existing forests and woodlands which have been depleted, an effect of deforestation.

7. Sustainable Forest Management -Sustainable forest management (SFM) is the management of forests according to the principles of sustainable development. Avoiding Wildfire - A wildfire is any uncontrolled fire in combustible vegetation that occurs in the countryside or a wilderness area.

8. CONSERVATION OF FORESTS conservation is the practice of planning and maintaining forested areas for the benefit and sustainability of future generations. Forest conservation involves the upkeep of the natural resources within a forest that are beneficial to both humans and the ecosystem.

9. CONSERVATION OF FORESTS -Massive afforestation work should be undertaken to cover large areas of land with useful plants. -Large scale cutting of forest trees should be stopped. -Forest fire should be prevented. -Overgrazing by cattle, horses, sheep's and goats should be prevented. -Forest must be protected from insects and pest. -All activities leading to soil erosion should be controlled. -Air water and soil pollution should be reduced -Forest nurseries should be established on a large scale. -People should be made aware of the impacts of the forest on their life through advertisements, TV, radio and plays. -Existing laws to protect national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and biosphere reserves should be properly implemented.

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