Forest management techniques - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary goal of forest regulation?
To clear-cut forests for development
To maintain a balance between human activities and forest preservation
To promote illegal logging
To protect only the most valuable tree species
Which forest management technique involves targeting specific trees for harvesting while leaving others intact?
Clear-cutting
Regeneration
Afforestation
Selective exploration
What is the main environmental consequence of deforestation?
Increased biodiversity
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Soil erosion and disrupted water cycles
Improved wildlife habitats
Which forest management technique allows a forest to naturally regrow after some trees have been harvested?
Reforestation
Afforestation
Regeneration
Clear-cutting
Afforestation is the practice of:
Harvesting mature trees for timber
Allowing a forest to naturally regrow
Planting trees in areas without forests
Regulating logging activities in forests
In the Taungya system, what is the primary purpose of allowing farmers to grow crops among young trees in a forest?
To maximize timber production
To eliminate the need for farming elsewhere
To promote forest degradation
To provide farmers with additional income
Which forest management technique combines farming and forestry for mutual benefits?
Reforestation
Afforestation
Taungya system
Deforestation
What is the main benefit of the Taungya system?
Increased timber production
Improved soil quality
Forest preservation and food production
Reduction in carbon emissions
Which forest management technique is akin to nature's way of hitting the "reset" button?
Reforestation
Regeneration
Clear-cutting
Afforestation
What does selective exploration in forest management primarily involve?
Clearing the entire forest for agriculture
Harvesting trees based on size, species, and health
Ignoring the need for sustainable practices
Focusing only on clear-cutting