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Forests Essays and Term Papers
Sustainable DevelopmentBy the year 2200 there will be a lot more people living on this planet
then there are now. Estimates range anywhere from 15 to 36 billion people.
Where will these people live? How will they live? The answer is sustainable
development. , "meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ...
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AustraliaAlthough only a dozen plant families are unique to , there are 530 unique genera and many unique species within these genera. As the n fragment of prehistoric Gondwanaland drifted north, its ancient flora became the basis for the present plant systems. Increasing aridity modified this vegetation, ...
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GibbonsApes have 13 species of large, highly intelligent primates, including Chimpanzees, Gorillas, , and Orangutans. Apes are sometimes confused with Monkeys, but unlike their smaller primate counterparts, apes do not have tails and their arms are usually longer than their legs. Apes live in tropical ...
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Fire 2Fire is a topic on which most people can comment. Fire is a widespread phenomenon. Most of us have seen fires in natural vegetation, or their effects; stark, blackened vegetation or a smoke pall. Because fires such as these can have damaging economic and social effects, can spoil forestry ...
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Management Techniques For The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker On Federal LandsNRM 304
ABSTRACT
The red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) has been listed as an endangered
species since October, 1970. This species inhabits pine forests in the
southeastern United States where the majority of prime timberland is privately
owned. Private ownership of preferred habitat ...
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MexicoSouthward from its 1,500 mile long border with the United States lies
the Estados Unidos Mexicanos. A country with slightly more than 750,000 square
miles in area, has a vast array of mineral resources, limited
agricultural land, and a rapidly growing population. These factors are the basis
for ...
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Assassination Of Martin LutherAuthorities differ on the reason why Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State. The term originated during the Civil War as a reference to soldiers from the state serving the Confederacy. Either because the state confederate troops stuck yellowhammer feathers in their caps or because their ...
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Madagascar: The Exotic IslandLooking at a map of the southern hemisphere, one wouldn't expect such a seemingly "small" island to be so exotic and bountiful, but the island of Madagascar is just that. A 226,658 square mile (587,041 square kilometers) piece of land, with a a coastline of about 2,480 miles (3,990 kilometers), ...
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Global WarmingWhat is , and how is it affecting the Earth and it's inhabitants? is sometimes referred to as the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is the absorption of energy radiated from the Earth's surface by carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere, causing the atmosphere to become warmer. ...
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The Serious Problem Of Acid RainAcid rain is a serious problem with disastrous effects. Each day
this problem increases and many people believe that this issue is too small
to bother with right now. This issue should be met head on and resolved
before it is too late. In the following paragraphs I will be discussing
the ...
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The Ecology Of A Rain ForestIn 1980, the estimated amount of rain forests in the world was 40,000
square miles. This number decreases each year by roughly 1,000 square
miles due to construction and the resources being used for profit. It is
too bad, because the rain forest is one of the most beautiful places on
earth. It ...
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Predators And Ecosystem ManagementNatural Resources Management
Predators have an everlasting effect on different kinds of ecosystems.
They influence there ecosystems by controlling the abundance of lower species
certain habitats. In this article, “Predators and Ecosystem Management” by
(James A. Estes). He explains results of ...
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John Muir's Trail In HistoryJohn Muir was a man of great importance in the history of the United
States and in the preservation of it's beauty. His tireless efforts to protect
natural wonders such as Yosemite Valley demonstrated his undying love for the
outdoors. Muir took a stand against the destructive side of ...
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Abenaki Indians As EnvironmentMany people are under a false impression that early Native Americans are the original environmentalists. This is an impression that many people share. The Abenaki tribes that resided in Maine from 3700 BP were not by our traditional definition, environmentalists. In fact they were far from ...
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Value Of Environmental AgenciesIn current times man has become so consumed with weapons and money that the
planet has been neglected. With something so typical and now common as chopping
down the rainforest to produce trees for mass abundance of political paper and
land to graze more cattle this thoughtless destruction, ...
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Canada, is the world's second largest country and it is the largest country in
the Western Hemisphere. It comprises all of the North American continent north
of the United States, with the exclusion of Alaska, Greenland, and the tiny
French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. Its most easterly point ...
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Italyis a country located in southern Europe. occupies a boot-
shaped peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean sea from southern Europe.
The country also includes two large islands, Sicily and Sardinia.
The History
Italy has had a long and colorful history. For much of its ...
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Ensuring Our Future Through ConservationThe world's natural rainforests are one of humanity's only remaining hopes to continue its existence. Rainforests are vast forests filled with lush vegetation, teeming with life (both animal and plant), of which only about 40 percent has been completely discovered and studied. Rainforests are a ...
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Global Warming 3 -What is global warming, and how is it affecting the Earth and it’s inhabitants? Global Warming is sometimes referred to as the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is the absorption of energy radiated from the Earth’s surface by carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere, ...
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The Green Revolution In AsiaWorld Issues
May 27, 1996
Table of Contents
Topic Page
The Problem ................................................3
The Solution................................................3
Background to The Green Revolution .........................3
Positives of The Green ...
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