This is the official 7th post.I hope my results for Elective Geography is good.Today,we started on a new topic-Forests as a resource.I shall research on web for some information before summarising the contents of today's lesson.
Forests for recreation:Recreational acitivities offered by forests include camping, fishing, hiking, sight-seeing, boating, cycling and bird watching. All offer positive health benefits to participants, but can also provide great benefit, including financial reward, to local communities as well as forest authorities.
With increasing urbanisation, the demand for outdoor recreational facilities rises, and therefore forested lands near metropolitan areas must be effectively managed.
Forests and water:The bulk of the Earth's rainfall is received by mountains. Not surprising then that mountain forests influence the quantity and quality of this precious resource. For example, forests are usually the best cover for safeguarding water quality from sediments and chemicals.
Some evidence suggests that cloud forests and older natural forests can increase net water flow. Montane cloud forests are special kinds of forests that scrape out moisture from the clouds or fog. Having relatively low water use, these forests add to the water supply of a catchment.
Economic value of watersheds:Forest catchment areas can accrue significant economic value. In some circumstances, it is possible to collect user fees from stakeholders (individuals as well as companies) who benefit from drinking water in order to help pay for catchment protection benefits provided by the protected area management.
Protecting the land:Forests can also help prevent erosion, provide better control of rain runoff and snowmelt, reducing the problem of flooding.
Summary of the contents taught in today's lesson:
Mainly,we were taught about the benefits and uses of having forested areas.I can't really conclude the whole lesson or else I will just be typing the whole notes out.So for today,I shall include some pictures for view.
Pictures of forests:
The forests are so beautiful.Its good to see wild animals living in their natural habitat.I hope forests can be conserved.
http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/about_forests/importance/other_uses/Its about uses of forests.
I think this page is really useful and interesting.
http://thundafunda.com/1600x1200-wallpaper/hq-animals-picures-bobcats-siberian-tigers-chimpanzee-zebras-more-animals-pictures/This page includes many beautiful pictures of animals (wild life) in their natural habitat.
