Clearing of forested areas. Also see clearing, reforestation.
What is the role of forests in landscape restoration & protection?
Forests play a key role in landscape restoration, particularly in improving land that has been degraded through mining or agriculture. When trees are planted on degraded areas, they establish deep root systems that help stabilise soil structure and drop litter that helps build up soil carbon levels. In turn, new habitats below the forest canopy are created, encouraging the growth of smaller plants and attracting native animals, insects and birds.
Forests play a critical role in protecting existing landscapes. They provide physical barriers that reduce wind speed and damage from wind erosion. They help filter and regulate the speed of runoff after rainfall events that in turn reduce contamination of water catchments, and play a vital role in maintaining water quality for animals and humans.
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Forest PhotosDifferent photos of forestry and the industry. |
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Forestry Matters!Forestry matters! is a free, comprehensive education resource that provides teachers with relevant, up-to-date information about South Australia’s forests. |
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How pine forests are managedInformation on the plantation cycle and sustainable management of forests. |
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Local trees for biodiversity in South East South AustraliaThis is a fact sheet about how local tree species benefit biodiversity |
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Native timber harvesting in Central HighlandsVicForests’ Central Highlands region covers more than five million hectares across the central, north-east and south-east part of Victoria. Find out more. |
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Regenerating Victoria's forestsDid you know that VicForests re-seeds and replants trees in all areas where harvesting takes place to ensure the forest grows back? Find out more. |
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Victoria's Forest Planning ProcessesFind out about planning and managing forests for harvest. |
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Water and landscapeGood land and water management mean that forest plantations can be maintained in an environmentally-sustainable manner. Find out how this is done in South Australia. |
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Earth Alive by Planet ArkEarth Alive is a 10 week actionbased science unit of work suitable for students in Years 5 & 6 focusing on authentic scientific investigation resulting in local action. The program investigates biodiversity in the school grounds and culminates in a Schools Tree Day planting action project. |
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Forestry Matters!Forestry matters! is a free, comprehensive education resource that provides teachers with relevant, up-to-date information about South Australia’s forests. |
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Planet Ark - Schools Tree dayEach year in July, around 2500 schools across Australia take part in Schools Tree Day. Students nation-wide have learnt how to plant, and care for the seedlings they grow. Become involved. |
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Wild Forest Adventure Activity BookWild Forest Adventure is an activity based companion booklet especially designed for use with the Forests NSW website. |
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Wild Forest Adventure online gameThe Wild Forest Adventure section has been especially designed for students, to provide interesting and relevant information about the forest environment, in a stimulating and fun way. |
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Forestry Matters! websiteForestry matters! is a free, comprehensive education resource that provides teachers with relevant, up-to-date information about South Australia’s forests. |
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Planet Ark - Schools Tree dayEach year in July, around 2500 schools across Australia take part in Schools Tree Day. Students nation-wide have learnt how to plant, and care for the seedlings they grow. Become involved. |
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Wild Forest Adventure online gameThe Wild Forest Adventure section has been especially designed for students, to provide interesting and relevant information about the forest environment, in a stimulating and fun way. |
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Bioenergy, land use and climate change mitigationThe report addresses a much debated issue – bioenergy and associated land use change, and how the climate change mitigation from use of bioenergy can be influenced by greenhouse gas emissions arising from land use change. |
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