High-latitude and high-altitude forests characterized by a short growing season, a lot of snowfall, and thin, acidic soils are:

The understory of a forest is made up of:

Which of the following is NOT a cause of deforestation in Haiti?

How does deforestation contribute to loss of drinking water in Haiti?

The timber-harvesting system that would be most likely to cause disruption to the ecosystem services provided by a forest is:

Which of the following activities will NOT simultaneously protect forests and provide for long-term economic well-being of local people in developing countries?

Tropical rainforests have thin, acidic soils yet they contain dense vegetation and high biodiversity. How can these tropical forests have poor soil but support such diverse arrays of plant and animal life?

What is an “ecosystem service”? Describe three such services provided by forests.

How is the current status of forests different in developing versus developed countries? What factors account for these differences?

How can we sustainably use forest resources?

What is the reforestation strategy employed by the Haitian kombit? Explain the rationale behind the approach and discuss whether it can be successful.