SCI 1102 Quiz: Exam 3 study guide
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Paper in textbook made from paper sustainably grown, managed, harvested & processed in of michigan; doesn"t deplete mature trees/degrade ecological functions, mill recycles chemicals & paper & burns recycled lignin for power. Paper is certified by forest stewardship council (fsc) Every step in manuf. process must meet certain standards to receive certification. Prescribed fire: know about how policies about it have changed over years, reasons to set prescribed fires (benefits), disadvantages, some species are dependent on fire; disadvantage: natural source of pollution, inconvenience. In 1800s began suppressing forest fires; increased fuel load so forest fires were worse. Benefits: reduces fuel load so fires don"t get out of hand, fire-reliant species. Smokey bear phrases: old: only you can prevent forest fires new: only you can prevent wildfires . Ouachita mtns in arkansas: trying to return to savannah by using prescribed fire to get more grasses growing. Forest: any ecosystem with a high density of trees.
