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Human Impacts on the Daintree
Rainforest
ONCE RUINED, THERE IS NOT REALLY ANYWAY TO REBUILD A RAINFOREST.
The Daintree Rainforest is one of the most pristine places on earth, and still there are many bad impacts to the rainforest. Most of these impacts are by humans.One of these human impacts is that many people want to destroy the rainforest for farms since the soil is very nutritious. But even if it was destroyed, the soil would only be good for a year or two because the nutrients in the soil are there from the rainforest plants. This is why it is so hard to rebuild a rainforest because many of the plants normally in a rainforest will no longer be able to root in the place where the rainforest formerly was. If there are no plants, there will be no animals either.
Other Human threats include: Mining, which destroys the rainforest to get minerals from under it; Logging, obviously cutting down trees will greatly damage a rainforest; Tourism, there are hundreds of thousands of people who visit the rainforest each year, which means cars and busses in the rainforest disturbing animals and destroying habitats; and also Development, which covers everything from subdivision of land to building roads and fences which disturb and uproot rainforest habitats.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoAny kind of forest or rainforest provides to us oxygen and have elements that can be used as medicane. So if anyone says that they provide us nothing- your wrong and better think about what your saying. Rainforest contain more then 50% of the earths animals, insects and spiecies... so that means that it benifit animals a home but if we keep destroying it at this rate the rainforest will be gone in about 50 years. I got off of topic...sorry for that, but you got some more information about rainforests atleast.
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∙ 14y agoThere aren't many positive impacts that humans have on the Daintree however the rainforest was added to the world heritage list in 1988 and now a large percentage of the rainforest is a national park which means no logging but our negative impacts still out weigh the positives greatly. if you want some info on negative impacts go to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daintree_Rainforestit has some info on logging , tourism , fossil fuels and development by private enterprise.
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∙ 12y agothe benefit of a rain forest are great. In the rain forest animals are everywhere. Tons of spices live in the rainforest. Animals deserve to live in the wild and for the animals, plants and insects that live in the rainforest, there will be no substitute for their environment. Almost every other day a new species of animals, plants or insects are found there. People should respect the rain forest and stop tearing it down! People should enjoy the beauty and adventure of having the rainforest. So in my opinion people should stop tearing down the rainforest. Please help it stay.
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∙ 14y agoHuman Impacts on the Daintree
Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest is one of the most diverse places, plant and animal wise, on earth, and still there are many bad impacts to the rainforest. Most of these impacts are by humans.One of these human threats is that many people want to destroy the rainforest for farms since the oil is very nutritious. But even if it was destroyed, the soil would only be good for a year or two because the nutrients in the soil are there from the rainforest plants. This is why it is so hard to rebuild a rainforest because many of the plants normally in a rainforest will no longer be able to root in the place where the rainforest formerly was. If there are no plants, there will be no animals either, and the plants are dependant upon the animals to distribute their seeds. So basically, once ruined, there is not really anyway to rebuild a rainforest.
Other Human threats include: Mining, which destroys the rainforest to get minerals from under it; Logging, obviously cutting down trees will greatly damage a rainforest; Tourism, there are hundreds of thousands of people who visit the rainforest each year, which means cars and busses in the rainforest disturbing animals and destroying habitats; and also Development, which covers everything from subdivision of land to building roads and fences which disturb and uproot rainforest habitats.
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∙ 16y agohe get herbs from differ plants and most scientist and doctors uses these herbs
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∙ 15y agothe rainforest provides us 40% of the worlds oxygen, half of all wildlife and plant species, plants for medicine, and, after cutting down alot of the forest, wood for burning and furniture.
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∙ 12y agothe daintreerainforest was heritage listed on 9th 0f December 1988. The canopy of the Daintreerainforest is up to 45m above the forest floor
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How old is the daintree rainforest?
The Daintree Rainforest is in the region called the "Wet Tropics". It rains about 120 days a year, and it is almost always humid, but the temperature is usually cool due to the protection of the canopy of trees. The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, or 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While the air is between 24. degrees C., (75.2 degrees F.) and 30. degrees C., (86. degrees F.).
What impacts do bergwinds have on humans?
veld fires
What eats the lemon in the rainforest?
Pandas and Frogs also Humans these are the main consumers of lemons in the tropical rainforest
How can rainforests be protected?
I was looking for this answer and found this, .Found this on http://daintree.localtourismnetwork.com/ - scroll down.'Threats to the Daintree RainforestThe Daintree Rainforest in far northern Australia has survived enormous environmental challenges over 135 million years. The immense numbers of plants and animals formed a biodiversity that ensured the survival of this pristine environment. However, a new force capable of destroying this unique and special environment now threatens the Daintree Rainforest. The threat is human.There is nothing new about humans inadvertently destroying environmentally sensitive areas. Australians have waged countless campaigns against development in areas of natural beauty all around the country, but the Daintree Rainforest has been subject to more protesting and political wrangling than most. And rightly so.The tropical rainforest is home to the most diverse range of plants and animals on earth. The Daintree region supports species of plants and animals that have existed for millions of years and are integral to the ecosystem not just of the Daintree Rainforest, but of other areas around the world too. As difficult as it may be to imagine, what happens in the Daintree Rainforest affects what happens on the other side of the planet.One of the major concerns about development in the region is focussed on the soil. Rainforest soil is suitable only as rainforest soil, not as farming soil. History has proven that when rainforests are cut down and replaced with crops, the soil runs out of natural nutrients within 2 or 3 seasons. This is because the rainforest soil relies on the rainforest plants dropping leaves that then decompose and return the nutrients to the land. In this way, the rainforest is self-sufficient - something managed crops can never be.In addition, without the huge root systems the old-growth trees provide, erosion is a big problem.There are four major threats to the natural environment. All are interlinked, and all are within our control if we are sensitive to the way we handle the rainforest.Logging, an industry that put the Daintree Rainforest on the map decades ago, remains a force in the area. Parts of the rainforest are controlled by the Queensland Forestry Department, who could fell ancient trees and sell the timber for high prices.Mining is another threat, although has not yet become active. Tin mining leases are held over parts of the area, and if these go ahead many plants and animal species will be lost.Tourism also has an affect on the area. More than 400 000 people visit the region each year, which means thousands of buses, 4WD's, and passenger cars drive through the rainforest. The vast majority of tourism operators are highly aware of their impact on the environment and take steps to minimise their impact.Development by private enterprise is arguably the most dangerous aspect of human activity in the area. Subdivision of land, building of fences, and development of roads leads to hazardous conditions for native animals that often need to cross the fences or roads to get to their food source.In 1983, a road was bulldozed through the Daintree Rainforest. Environmentalists and other people concerned about the region launched a furious campaign and blockade to stop the destruction. Unfortunately, the rainforest had already been bulldozed and a corridor of 4WD's began frequent treks up the track.After the road was built, the area was turned into more than 1000 blocks of subdivided real estate. Some have been occupied and their owners have been sensitive to the environmental concerns in the area. But other lots have been bulldozed and used as cattle ranches. Recently, a species of tree in the red cedar family was suddenly made extinct when a landowner cleared a plot of land. This incident highlights the vulnerability of the Daintree Rainforest.The latest political policy initiative aimed at saving the Daintree Rainforest is nicknamed 'buy back'. The aim of this plan is for government to purchase freehold blocks of land in the area and return them to national park status. Therefore, no development can occur on these sites. The Queensland Labor Government considers buy back as the only plan that is acceptable to the majority of residents in the Daintree.The Federal Liberal/National Government led by John Howard has also pitched in to the buy back plan, although reluctantly. It has spent $23 million on the plan, but surveying of the area took almost half the funds, leaving the other half to buy blocks of land. The money is now all gone and only a few blacks have been saved from development leaving other critical areas of rainforest and threatened species habitat privately owned and unprotected.The other hot issue for residents in the Daintree Rainforest is about establishing grid power in the area. Currently, there are no power lines and all properties run on solar power or generators. Many landowners want the government to install power lines so they can run air conditioners and other high-energy consuming products. In turn, this will increase the value of their properties. There is little doubt that grid power would make life easier for the people who live in the rainforest, however the impact on the environment is severe. Debates on this issue try to weigh up whether the impact on plants and animals justify the convenience of 'on-tap' power.The Daintree Rainforest is well known for its beauty. It is also becoming well known for the grappling between environmentalists who want to preserve the natural integrity of the area, and developers who want to take advantage of the economic boon possible in the rainforest. Whatever compromise is reached, it needs to be in the best interests of the Daintree Rainforest.'
How are the humans to be blamed for the depletion of forest and wildlife?
Humans cut down trees in the rainforest and it destroys all of the animals habitats and most of the time it can destroy the communitys food chain
Positive things on a human impacts in the rainforest?
One positive of humans impacting the rainforest is the discovery of new compounds and plants. Medicine has been greatly impacted by these discoveries.
How does the rainforest impact humans?
The rainforest impacts us because it takes in all the nasty carbon dioxide and gives out oxygen in the process of photosynthesis. The rainforests around the world are slowing down global warming and if they go we'll all die.
What do humans do to the rainforest?
They clear trees in the rainforest
Is asbestos a highly carcinogenic material?
Asbestos is catergorised as a Type 1 carcinogen, (possitive effect on humans)
How old is the daintree rainforest?
The Daintree Rainforest is in the region called the "Wet Tropics". It rains about 120 days a year, and it is almost always humid, but the temperature is usually cool due to the protection of the canopy of trees. The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, or 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While the air is between 24. degrees C., (75.2 degrees F.) and 30. degrees C., (86. degrees F.).
What are rainforest's to humans?
Forests?
What are good impacts guans have on the savanna biome?
what are good impacts humans have on the savanna biome
What impacts have humans had on the blue mountains?
tourism
What impacts do bergwinds have on humans?
veld fires
What impacts do humans have on the harlequin duck?
nothing
How do humans effect the rainforest?
yes
What is the main reason that rainforest are being removed from the Earth?
Humans build things out of wood. Trees are wood. Humans cut down the rainforest to get more wood.
