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  2. Deforestation and climate change - Wikipedia

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    Life expectancy of forests varies throughout the world, influenced by tree species, site conditions, and natural disturbance patterns. In some forests, carbon may be stored for centuries, while in other forests, carbon is released with frequent stand replacing fires.

  3. Underwater logging - Wikipedia

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    Because the underwater logging process is essentially retrieving drowned logs and sunken trees that were already lost in previous logging expeditions, the logs are considered "rediscovered wood." [ 7 ] Because underwater logging is retrieving "rediscovered wood," this has a positive impact on the forestry industry, as it reduces the need to log ...

  4. If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it ...

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    The tree will make a sound, even if nobody heard it, simply because it could have been heard. The answer to this question depends on the definition of sound. We can define sound as our perception of air vibrations. Therefore, sound does not exist if we do not hear it. When a tree falls, the motion disturbs the air and sends off air waves.

  5. Deforestation - Wikipedia

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    23% of tree cover losses result from wildfires and climate change increase their frequency and power. [136] The rising temperatures cause massive wildfires especially in the Boreal forests. One possible effect is the change of the forest composition. [137] Deforestation can also cause forests to become more fire prone through mechanisms such as ...

  6. Marine conservation - Wikipedia

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    Commercial practicality plays an important role in the success of marine conservation because it is necessary to cater to the needs of fishermen while also protecting marine life. [ 53 ] Pop-up satellite archival tag (PSAT or PAT) plays a vital role in marine conservation by providing marine biologists with an opportunity to study animals in ...

  7. Here is why California can’t use ocean water to help fight ...

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    Sea water, in theory, could be used to help a fire. But, its salty components can do more harm than good, which is why firefighters typically avoid using it unless absolutely necessary.

  8. Felling - Wikipedia

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    Two lumberjacks at work on a tree on the Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia, 1890–1900 A completed undercut in a Sugar Pine tree in Madera County, California around 1911. [1] Felling is the process of cutting down trees, [2] an element of the task of logging. The person cutting the trees is a lumberjack.

  9. Thinking about a move to Florida? Here are 9 key ... - AOL

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    Tree trimming. Keeping trees trimmed or removing dead trees is critical to prevent damage to your property and cars during heavy storms. In Florida, tree maintenance can range from $200 to $1,000 ...