Recommending Policy Reforms to Enhance Forest Protection Assessing the Economic, Social, and Environmental Trade-offs of Deforestation

understory, which is where many wildlife species find their forage. This can ... improve resilience and reduce risk on forest land. Consult your local ... Oct 22, 2021 ... There are many reasons why trees are being cut down. These include ... Many different cat species are severely threatened by loss of forest cover. Millions of Californians live in or near wildlands and other high-risk areas, and many more depend on the benefits these ecosystems provide. CAL FIRE and ... Nov 20, 2018 ... ... areas and beyond, so have their impact on forest health. Many of our natural areas exhibit reduced forest structure, decreased native plant ... There are many reasons why some areas are at a higher risk of flooding than other areas. Two common reasons include: Many older subdivisions were built prior to ... If forests are cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Forest loss and damage is the cause of around 10% of global ... Apr 4, 2018 ... Additionally, warming temperatures and the potential for more frequent and severe droughts may cause some areas in lower elevations to become ... Mar 10, 2020 ... They fear a focus on planting trees would distract from efforts to reduce carbon emissions. While trees and forests are wonderful for many ... ... to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk or improve forest health? DNR's ... Many forested areas in both Eastern and Western Washington need to become ... ... factors (forestry and wildfire) where tree cover is likely to regrow. Canada ... Although the global burned area has decreased in the past decades ...