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Deforestation and Habitat Loss

This category deals with the causes and effects of changes in natural habitat. Examples would include questions about cutting down forests, plowing grasslands for agriculture, coral reef die-offs, and the natural process of succession.

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What are the most deadliest animals in Idaho?

In prehistoric times there were several really mean critters acording to the fossil record. Today the deadliest animal in Idaho is man.

What type of tree did Abraham Lincoln cut down?

No he didn't because the story is about George Washington and how he chopped the cherry tree not Abraham Lincoln cutting down an apple tree.

What if your neighbor cuts down your tree down?

No. You also cannot cut your neighbor's grass or bury his dead grandmother. But seriously, no, of course you can't. To do so would require a trespass onto his property, which would itself be illegal.

How much forest land is in NJ?

Yes New Jersey has several including:

  • Bass River State Forest in Burlington County.
  • Jenny Jump State Forest in Warren County.
  • Norvin Green State Forest in Passaic County.
  • Stokes State Forest in Sussex County.
  • Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Ocean County.

What percentage of the worlds forests have been destroyed?

It is literally impossible to know what percentage of the worlds trees have been destroyed. Why? Because scientist have yet to formulate an equation that would accurately approximate the actual number of trees still remaining on the planet Earth. Surprise? Not really. Scientific theories, supported by complex mathematics range from anywhere between 400 billion (the absolute low) to 10 trillion (the absolute high) trees currently remain on Earth's surface. Can you imagine the man power it would take to harvest 33% of either of these two figures? Not to mention that the entire human population would be swept away in an enormous fresh water flood and any remaining survivors would eventually die from starvation, soil degradation/poisoning and/or extreme atmospheric deterioration.

What happens when a large area of a forest is cleared by cutting or burning trees?

well, it does kill a lot of animals and birds that make their homes in the trees and roots underneath them.

How does acid rain effect the rain forest?

it kills trees

The effects of acid rain on rain forests is very bad for the environment. It can cause slower growth, healthy leaves fall of instantly, injury or death of forests. Most foresters didn't used to know that acid rain caused all those problems. Some people think acid raid is deadly, but it wouldn't kill humans, it possibly could kill animals, but not big ones.

Why cutting down trees is harmful for the environment?

It causes a lot of issues all around, starting with replenishment of the forest:
It takes years for trees to fully grow (20 years and beyond, upwards to 50 to 100 years before they're mature enough to be harvested again). Second, trees absorb water in the soil in their roots so they can continue to grow, without trees to absorb water, the soil becomes saturated and weak, this can cause mud and land slides, as well as damage the soil so things can't grow anymore. Then animals which make shelter out of those trees (birds, critters, and bugs), this causes their natural predators (think of the food chain) to be displaced also. Another thing too is trees act as "filters" for our air, absorbing harmful toxins in the air like carbon dioxide and other pollutants. Taking away trees takes away nutrients from the soil, as the leaves fall down in the fall, they decompose, adding nutrients to the soil...
So when you see people upset about deforestation, you can understand further as to why it is an issue...

How can a tree be killed without cutting it down?

There is a tree near my house which is causing problems to my house and surrounding. Would like to kill this tree without cutting, i mean to make it dry first and then cutting it.

Where do you find plankton?

Plankton is a diverse group of water living organisms and it is the generic name of water organisms (plants or animals) that floats in the top layers of water. It is mostly seen in oceans specifically in the sunlight zone.

Are American forests disappearing?

Environmentalists recognize that the total amount of woodland in the United States is not contracting--new plantings more than offset cuttings.

How do cutting down trees increase CO2 in the air?

Because trees take in CO2 and let out oxygen. so the CO2 in them comes out when u cut them down. and the machines you use probably use gasoline.

Why does cutting down a forest increase global warming while planting a new forest decreases it?

Trees convert CO2 in to organic material. CO2 is a green house gas and prevent heat to escape from earth causing earth temperature or so called global warming. So cutting trees will increase CO2 in atmosphere and vice versa.

What will happen if you will go on cutting trees for projects?

if we will go on cutting trees ,there will be no oxygen to live ultimately one day we will die .it will lead to the increase in the global temperature.it will lead to droughts,famine,water shortage ,soil erosion,land degration and finally one day life will be finished.

Who has the right to cut trees down?

Yes. If they claim the land, they can do with it what is legally allowable by their government.

Similar to being able to cut down trees in your yard. Some communities require approval before the removal of trees, while others don't care.

Why should new trees be planted when trees are cut down?

the idea is to replace what we took. So some people and inc. plant one new tree for every one they cut down to keep the population of trees plentiful and to keep whole forests from vanishing all together.

Why cutting the rainforest down is good?

This is very ez The disadvantages are: * there will be little oxygen in the world * trees take a long time to grow * animals who live at that specific tree will have to move to another tree * animals will lose habitats * animals will become endangered * rainforests will become endangered * done