Biodiversity: Preserving Landscapes

A collection of 25 vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to biodiversity and forest governance.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Deforestation

The action of clearing a wide area of trees.

Ecosystem

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Habitable Land

Land that can support human life and activities.

Land Cover

The physical material at the surface of the earth.

Clearcutting

A forestry practice where most or all trees in an area are uniformly cut down.

Shelterwood

A forestry technique that protects young trees while older trees are being harvested.

Group Selection

A method of regenerating forests by removing trees in groups, allowing for regeneration.

Single Tree Selection

A selective cutting method where individual trees are removed.

Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising animals for food.

Forest Transition Theory

The hypothesis that deforestation is followed by forest regrowth as a population stabilizes.

Ecocentric

A perspective placing intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment.

Moral Extensionism

The ethical idea that extends moral consideration to non-human entities.

Endangered Species Act

A US law aimed at protecting species at risk of extinction.

Carbon Partnership Facility (REDD+)

A program designed to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.

US Fish & Wildlife Service

A federal agency dedicated to the management and protection of fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

Public Lands

Lands owned by the government for the benefit of the public.

National Park Service

The agency responsible for managing national parks and protected areas in the US.

Fire Management

The planned management and use of fire for ecological benefits.

Forest Governance

The laws, regulations, and policies governing how forests are managed.

Rights of Nature

Legal rights granted to nature, recognizing its right to exist and thrive.

Conservation

The sustainable management of natural resources to prevent exploitation.

Forest Sustainability Council

An organization focused on promoting sustainable forestry practices.

Ecological Restoration

The process of aiding the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded.

Sustainable Practices

Methods of using resources that do not deplete them for future generations.

Wildlife Refuges

Protected areas for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and their habitats.