Economic Importance of Forestry - Forestry Natural Resources and Wildlife - Lecture Slides, Slides of Wildlife Ecology

Download Economic Importance of Forestry - Forestry Natural Resources and Wildlife - Lecture Slides and more Slides Wildlife Ecology in PDF only on Docsity! Forestry Science Economic Importance of Forestry Docsity.com The Value of Our Forests • In every land, and in all ages, trees have had an influence on the progress and welfare of humans. Trees provided early inhabitants with food, medicines, fuel, shelter, protection, shade, tools and other needs. Today, over 10,000 products are reportedly made of and from wood. It is one of the most important renewable resource on our planet. In addition to these direct benefits provided by forests we sometimes overlook other values derived from trees. Docsity.com Shade/Temperature • Forest shade along streams and lakes help regulate water temperatures and keep water cool enough to support fish. • The filter effect of the forest also keep the water clear and more conducive to fish life. Docsity.com Control Water Flow Flood prevention and water flow are affected by reducing the extremes found on non- timbered areas. Docsity.com Wildlife Habitat • Forests provide wildlife habitat. • Some kinds of wildlife disappear when forest trees are removed. Docsity.com Industry • Forestry is a $19.5 billion/year industry in Georgia. It creates 177,000 jobs statewide. • Timber is Georgia’s number one crop. • Georgia remains at the top of pulp and paper states in the nation. Docsity.com Economic Impact on GA Forestry=s Economic Impact on Georgia Docsity.com