Forestry Objective Describe the impact of forests, their products, and their effect on the economy

 Trees provided Native Americans and early settlers with shelter, fuel, medicines, shade and tools.  Today our country is dependent on over 10,000 products provided by forests  Trees have been used for rafts, boats, cabins, sheds, fences, blockades, fuel, warmth, food, clothing, and medicines. Forests: Past and Present

 19.3 million acres of forests in NC  Almost 97% of NC forests used for timber  77% privately owned  13% owned by forest industries NC Forests

 Economic value  Removal of air and soil pollutants  Wildlife habitat  Water Quality and Fish Environment  Noise Abatement  Greenbelts for Moisture Storage Zone  Reduction of Wind Erosion, Glare and Reflection  Social, Recreational, and Aesthetic Value Important Roles of Forestry: Overview

 Forests provide 300 billion dollars worth of goods Important Role: Economic Value

 Leaves exchange gases removing pollutants  Roots circulate nutrients, toxins, and other pollutants in the soil; removing them Important Roles: Removal of Pollutants

 Just like with Native Americans and early settlers, trees provide shelter and food for Smokey the Bear and all his friends  Forests provide habitat for more species than any other biome in the world Important Role: Wildlife Habitat

 Shade regulates water temperatures  Example: trout cannot tolerate warm waters  Help prevent erosion, keeping streams free of pollutants and sediment Important Roles: Water Quality and Fish Environment

 Natural barriers for noise pollution  A belt of trees 98 ft wide and 49 ft tall have proven to reduce highway noise by 6-10 decibels Important Role: Noise Abatement

 A mature oak tree pumps water from the soil and can transpire 100 gallons of water or more into the atmosphere during a hot summer day allowing the soil to store additional runoff Important Role: Greenbelts- Moisture Storage Zone

 A row of trees, with dense foliage, 20 ft high can reduce the speed of wind up to 400 ft  Trees are effective barriers to excessive glare and reflection from surfaces like concrete and glass Important Role: Reduction of Wind Erosion, Glare, and Reflection

 Hiking  Nature study  Camping  Biking  Picnicking  Hunting/ fishing  Photography  Bird watching Important Role: Social, Recreational, and Aesthetic Value

 Control Runoff  Leaves absorb raindrop impact and roots prevent soil erosion  Dead leaves and limbs enhance soil development  Flood prevention and water flow control  Keeps areas cool in summer and warm in winter (climate influence)  Trees serve as nutrient Recyclers Ecological Benefits of Trees

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