FORESTRY
FOREST PRODUCTS
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Question
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What are the 4 major strategies available to mitigate carbon emissions through forestry activities?
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Increase the amount of forested land through reforestation
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Expand the use of forest products that sustainably replace fossil-fuel emissions
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Reduce carbon emissions caused by deforestation and degradation
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All of the Above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The imperative for combating climate change is to curb emissions rapidly-for example, by ramping up renewable energy, boosting energy efficiency, halting deforestation and curbing super pollutants like hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Detailed explanation-2: -Strategies include minimizing disturbance during harvesting activities, reducing the width of forest roads and helping trees get re-established faster after harvest. Creating more forests through afforestation and enhancing growth in existing forests are two ways to increase forests as carbon sinks.
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