ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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logging
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below freezing temperatures
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animal migration
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insects
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Detailed explanation-1: -Taiga ecosystems are threatened by direct human activity and climate change.
Detailed explanation-2: -Logging in Canada is much better controlled as the government ensures that all logging of the taiga forest is accompanied by replanting. Indirect threats: exploitation of minerals, fossil fuels and HEP potential Mining leads to even more deforestation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Human action is having a significant impact on the Taiga. Deforestation-Current extensive logging in boreal forests may soon cause their disappearance. Acid rain. Acid rain is also causing significant problems for the Taiga forests. Acid rain is rain that is more acidic than normal.
Detailed explanation-4: -Threats to the Taiga Land cleared in preparation of oil drilling. Because of poaching and deforestation many plants and animals that call the taiga their home are in danger of becoming extinct. Climate change is also affecting the taiga. Due to warmer temperatures, birds are arriving later in the year than normal.