Forestry Resources (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does sustainable development prioritise according to the UN?
What does sustainable development prioritise according to the UN?
Meeting needs now & for future generations
Which THREE essential benefits do forests provide?
Which THREE essential benefits do forests provide?
Clean air & water, biodiversity, carbon
What percentage of Amazon forest cover was lost over the past 50 years?
What percentage of Amazon forest cover was lost over the past 50 years?
17%
What percentage of Sweden's land area is covered by boreal forests?
What percentage of Sweden's land area is covered by boreal forests?
Over 50%
What did Sweden's Forestry Act of 1903 mandate?
What did Sweden's Forestry Act of 1903 mandate?
Replanting of felled areas
What percentage of annual timber does Sweden harvest?
What percentage of annual timber does Sweden harvest?
1%
When did the Green Movement influence Sweden's forestry approach?
When did the Green Movement influence Sweden's forestry approach?
1970s
Which native broadleaf species were introduced in southern Sweden?
Which native broadleaf species were introduced in southern Sweden?
Beech, oak & birch
How many metric tonnes of wood pellets did Sweden produce in 2022?
How many metric tonnes of wood pellets did Sweden produce in 2022?
3.5 million
What was Costa Rica's forest cover decline from the 1940s to 1980s?
What was Costa Rica's forest cover decline from the 1940s to 1980s?
75% to 25%
When was Costa Rica's PES programme initiated and how is it funded?
When was Costa Rica's PES programme initiated and how is it funded?
1997, taxes on fossil fuels
What proportion of Costa Rica's visitors are attracted by natural beauty?
What proportion of Costa Rica's visitors are attracted by natural beauty?
Nearly two-thirds