DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST SUCCESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following type of tree harvesting is the most detrimental to the environment?
A
Strip Cutting
B
Selective Cutting
C
Clear Cutting
D
Partial Harvest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Destroys forest ecosystems, depriving wildlife of natural habitats and decreasing biodiversity. Still, fauna can return to the area when the forest is renewed. Increases the risks of soil erosion. Trees slow down water currents, preventing rill formation, this is why clear-cutting increases erosion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Clearcutting also creates forest clearings that are habitat for some species of songbirds, deer and elk. Economy of harvest. Clearcutting is the most efficient and economical method of harvesting a large group of trees. Fewer disturbances to the forest floor.

Detailed explanation-3: -As you might suspect by its name, the selective cutting system is the least destructive logging method. The primary difference about selective cutting is that it only removes trees of a specific type, size (or age), and quality.

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