Forests FLASHCARDS - Pak Studies

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to the forests of Pakistan.

Forests

Extensive, continuous areas of land dominated by trees.

Productive Forests

Natural forests with high tree densities, valuable for timber and other products.

Protection Forests

Forests mainly planted by people to prevent soil erosion, with little commercial value.

Alpine Forests

Forests that grow in cold, high-altitude areas, primarily in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Tropical Thorn Forests

Forests dominated by xerophytic scrubs, used for grazing and fuelwood, found mainly in Punjab plains.

Deforestation

Clearing of forest land resulting in the loss of forest resources.

Urbanization

Growth of cities leading to the conversion of forests into urban areas.

Overgrazing

Excessive grazing by livestock that converts forest areas into deserts.

Sustainable Forestry

Management of forest resources to ensure continuous production while conserving the environment.