FORESTRY
GENERAL FORESTRY
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Question
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Eleven percent of U.S. western forests are legislatively reserved and protected from logging. What percent of eastern U.S. forests are withdrawn from timber production and utilization?
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0.03
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0.12
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0.08
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As of 2016, roughly 36.21% (about one-third of the U.S.) is forested.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the National Forest Policy of 1952, forests must constitute 33% of land area for maintenance of ecological balance.
Detailed explanation-3: -Globally, 18 percent of the world’s forest area, or more than 700 million hectares fall within legally established protected areas such as national parks, conservation areas and game reserves (IUCN categories I-IV).
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