Forest presentation

Nisar Ahmad

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2. 12:44 PM 2 Learning Objectives Defining a Forest Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO ) Definition What else is in a forest other than trees? Importance/Benefits of Forests Categorizing Forests Types of Forests Natural, Plantations & Urban Forests Learning Review By Playing A Quick Game Forest By Nisar Ahmad

3. What do you think of when you hear, “forest”? 12:44 PM 3 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

4. What do you think of when you hear, “forest”? A place with trees Where animals like bears and raccoons live A place where I hunt

5. Defining a Forest Forests vary in size , composition , and function People use forests in many ways too so their definition of what is a forest can all be different The people who use a forest and who value it are called stakeholders Defining a forest when they look so different and when there are many stakeholders can be hard 12:44 PM 5 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

6. Defining a Forest The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says that a forest is land that is a little bigger than 1 acre in size where the trees cover at least 10% of it and the trees can grow to be at least 16 .5 feet tall 12:44 PM 6 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

7. Defining a Forest The FAO definition of a forest isn’t complete What else is in a forest other than just trees? 12:44 PM 7 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

8. What else is in a forest other than trees? Shrubs Wildlife Decomposers People Soil 12:44 PM 8 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

9. Despite differences in the environmental conditions in a forest, what lives in a forest, and how it is used, all forests provide services that you and I benefit from everyday . Can you think of any good things forests do? Benefits Forests Provide 12:44 PM 9 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

10. Forests Benefits (Ecosystem Services) 12:44 PM Nisar AhmadSystems 10 Shade For Protection Clean Air For Breathing Clean Water For Drinking Return Nutrients To Soil Habitat For Plants & Wildlife

11. Forests provide shade , clean air for us to breath, clean water for us to drink, return nutrients to the soil, and provide habitat for other plants and wildlife These things forests provide are called ecosystem services All forest types provide ecosystem services! Benefits Forests Provide 12:44 PM 11 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

12. Forests can be categorized by their environmental conditions - ex. climate , elevation , soil , amount of water Or by what lives in the forest- ex. types of trees, birds , fungi , mammals , people , insects And by how they’re used – ex. for timber, to get food from , for recreation , or for wildlife Categorizing Forests 12:44 PM 12 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

13. Now that we know what makes up a forest and what they do for us , let’s explore the different forest types … 12:44 PM 13 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

14. Natural Forests Plantations Urban Forests Types of Forests 12:44 PM 14 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

15. These types of forests are usually conservation areas for wildlife , ecosystem services and wildlife Sometimes trees in natural forests are harvested but young trees will grow from seeds left on the ground and take their place Natural forests provide green areas for many people to enjoy Have you ever visited a natural forest? Natural Forests 12:44 PM 15 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

16. An Example of a Natural Forest 12:44 PM 16 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

17. These are forest that are specifically planted to make products people use Examples of products include paper , wood , fuel , oranges , and pecans Plantations are usually planted in rows for easy access and are privately owned Plantations are usually less diverse than natural forests Plantations 12:44 PM 17 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

18. An Example of a Plantation 12:44 PM 18 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

19. These forests are planted or left standing in developed areas such as in neighborhoods or cities Human benefits are the primary purpose of urban forests These benefits include providing cool shade , beauty , and taking up water after it rains Is there an urban forest near our University or where you live ? Urban Forests 12:44 PM 19 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

20. An Example of an Urban Forest 12:44 PM 20 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

21. Now let’s review what you’ve learned by playing a quick game! 12:44 PM 21 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

22. Name the Forest Type! 12:44 PM 22 Forest By Nisar Ahmad Natural Forest

23. Name the Forest Type! 12:44 PM 23 Forest By Nisar Ahmad Rows? Plantation Forest

24. Name the Forest Type! 12:44 PM 24 Forest By Nisar Ahmad Urban Forest

25. Name the Forest Type! Here is a harder one 12:44 PM 25 Forest By Nisar Ahmad Tree Height= 16Ft’? According to FAO Not forest

26. Name the Forest Type! Here is a harder one 12:44 PM 26 Forest By Nisar Ahmad Natural Forest type ecosystem

27. You are now prepared to explore forests and apply what you learned Excellent Job Naming those Forest Types! 12:44 PM 27 Forest By Nisar Ahmad

28. 12:44 PM 28 Summary Of Learning Outcomes Learned Definition of a Forest Learned FAO Definition What else is in a forest other than trees? Learned Categories of Forests Learned Importance/Benefits of Forests Learned Types of Forests Learned about Natural, Plantations & Urban Forests Reviewed By Playing A Quick Game Forest By Nisar Ahmad

29. Thanks For Your Time & Patience.

30. 12:44 PM 30 Questions & Answers ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Forest By Nisar Ahmad

31. References http://www.fao.org http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/ad665e/ad665e06.htm http://www.fao.org/forestry/industries/9530/en http://www.fao.org/forestry/industries/9530/en http://foris.fao.org/static/data/fra2010/FRA2010_Report_1oct2010.pdf http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/al043e/al043e00.pdf FAO (2006). Planted Forests and Trees Working Papers, Global planted forests thematic study. FAO (2009). State of the World´s Forests 2009. Online at: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/011/i0350e/i0350e01d.pdf FAO (2010). Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010. 12:44 PM Forest By Nisar Ahmad 31