Sentences with phrase «of the forest»

This new tool will enhance understanding of the role of forests in carbon sequestration and the impact of climate change on such disturbances.

The finding was an estimate, with the researchers concluding global warming likely drove between 6 million acres and 16 million acres of forest fire.

Third, it is not too late to make proactive policies to facilitate the mitigation of climate change for sustainable management of forest ecosystems.

Polish scientists worked to protect the least spoiled area of forest with the greatest density of big trees, first as a nature reserve and then as a national park in 1932.

Nearly 4 billion hectares of forest cover the earth's surface, roughly 30 percent of its total land area.

This is often abandoned after a few years because it is not really suitable for this purpose, but the destruction of forest cover and animal habitat has long - lasting consequences.

Over time, this approach could seriously undermine global climate change mitigation and result in a loss of forest carbon stocks in developed country forests.

I can imagine that in my lifetime that most of the forests of the world will be destroyed unless something is done.

In other words, we moved to the middle of 40 acres of forest for a reason.

Though they are not really making a bed out of the forest floor, the instinct remains.

Why did some parts of the forest suffer more than others?

Take in the views of the forest on the private deck.

We have learned, for example, that the burning of fossil fuels and the clearing of forests release carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere.

There's nothing like a good stretch in the middle of a forest half way through a long hike!

Keep in mind that the «deforestation» number isn't from forest management, but from conversion of forest land to other land uses, such as housing developments.

It is standing right at the edge of the forest providing you a chance to enjoy the serenity of the nature.

It turns out this type of forest management has accelerated climate change.

The sanctuary occupies 75 acres of forest on what used to be the outskirts of the capital, nestled beneath a ring of cliffs.

The objective of the summit is to ensure sustainable management of forest ecosystems and to contribute to climate regulation.

A study in Scientific Reports found that protected areas lost only 0.2 percent of their forest cover between 2000 and 2012.

We help curb international and national drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, such as the conversion of forest land to agricultural land.

The additional amount of forest with world - average carbon uptake rate that would be required to completely offset human emissions of carbon to the atmosphere is therefore highly uncertain.

But you can boost the value of a patch of forest at the base of a mountain by building a world - class ski slope there.

I still love green but at 24 it's more of the forest green variety.

This new tool can be used to assess tree mortality in other types of forests as well.

Yet in order to sustain the long - term health of the forests they depend on, they need sustainable economic opportunities that provide alternatives to agricultural conversion or irresponsible timber harvesting.

The city has a number of forest parks, green squares, and scenic seaside spots.

Through their social and cultural traditions, local tribes contribute to conservation of the forest while drawing on a variety of resources for nutrition, agriculture and income generation.

Important concerns, including measures addressing the underlying drivers of deforestation and explicit text demanding the protection of forests appear nowhere in any version of the text.

Establish market links to access international export markets to increase the value of the forest products for communities.

You can then relax listening to the sounds of the forest from your balcony.

We also take an after - dinner hike to discover the sights and sounds of the forest by night.

You'll get a bird's eye view of the forest canopy and the chance to spot wildlife from a whole new perspective.

The future of forest carbon finance is very much dependent on policy developments at the national and international level.

And although the discovery is not directly part of climate science, it offers yet more unexpected insights into the role of forests in managing atmospheric carbon for the rest of the living world.

The report also includes a pilot study on habitat suitability of forest tree species.

«The absolute best thing you can do from a management standpoint is keep the density of the forest at an appropriate level,» he said.

It includes a checklist for identifying potential problems in the governance of forest resources.

The burning of forests, whose trees hold much carbon dioxide, has also contributed.

Many present uses of forest products will end with substitutes used for buildings.

One of the key challenges is the low awareness of forest certification among domestic companies and the general public, while the lack of incentives has left little recognition for the need of certification.

Yet an important tool for preventing forest loss is often overlooked: legally recognizing the right of forest communities and indigenous peoples.

The boys love exploring the outdoors and we are lucky to live near a number of forest preserves.

This is just one example of the many studies showing the mood boosting effects of forest bathing.

Over the past 30 + years, advances in remote sensing technologies have facilitated more and more accurate measurements of forest biomass and other characteristics from both aerial and space - based platforms.