forest logging http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for forest logging Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:14:13 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/forest+logging Sustainable Logging To Be Allowed In Amazon Rain http://www.artwoo.com/article/sustainable-logging-to-be-allowed-in-amazon-rain http://www.artwoo.com/article/sustainable-logging-to-be-allowed-in-amazon-rain#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:00:07 +0000 amazon rain forestforest loggingillegal loggingselective loggingsustainable logginglogging practicesamazon area http://www.artwoo.com/article/sustainable-logging-to-be-allowed-in-amazon-rain Amazon rain forest. The objective of the law is to reduce while giving rural Brazilians employment. The plan is also aimed at generating revenue for forest management and protection.

Logging licenses will be restricted to private Brazilian companies, and by changing logging patterns, it is hoped that less damage will be done to the rain forest.

Current illegal , which account for most of the production, pay little heed to environmental regulations. A 2005 study found that "stealth logging" -- the of mature trees carried out under the protective canopy of the forest -- causes considerable damage to the forest.

In fact the study found that such selective logging is almost as harmful as if the forest was just cleared. Selectively logged areas are up to 8 times more likely to be settled and eventually cleared because of the access roads that are cut into the forest.

Logging itself is not thought to be the main cause of deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. That honor goes to agricultural expansion -- cattle ranching, soybean production and subsistence farming.

The has lost more than 132,000 square kilometers of rainforest since the end of the 1990s.

The hope is that Brazilian firms will be able to operate profitably in the Amazon without damaging or diminishing the forest. Given the importance of the Amazon district to the ecology of the entire world, this is an experiment that all of us should hope will be successful.

**Brazil automakers sustained by exports

Although the Brazilian domestic market for new automobiles was down slightly in February, exports increased, keeping the overall level of vehicle production moving upwards. February production was up 3.3% over January and 3.9% over February of 2005.

Analysts had expected exports to decrease as the value of the Brazilian real strengthened. The real has gained almost 25% against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of 2005. But, in fact auto exports increased -- a sign that the Brazilian economy is stronger than expected.

Although domestic auto sales were down by 3.8% from January, this is an increase of 11.3% over February 2005.

Flex-fuel vehicles continued to be the biggest sellers, accounting for 93,000 or 76.6% of the total sales. Flex-fuel vehicles run on any combination of gasoline and ethanol. About The Author: Rick Hendershot publishes Linknet News -- http://www.linknet-news.com | Brazil Eco Tours - trips across Brazil -- http://www.brazilecovip.com.br | Forex and Futures Trades - 95% Winning - 100% Rebate Offer -- http://primepathnetworks.com ]]> Parks Protect Amazon in Perul http://www.artwoo.com/article/parks-protect-amazon-in-perul http://www.artwoo.com/article/parks-protect-amazon-in-perul#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:29:27 +0000 commercial timber productionperuvian amazonlogging concessionsdeforestation ratesrainforest canopyforest disturbancecarnegie institution http://www.artwoo.com/article/parks-protect-amazon-in-perul Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology studying satellite date have found that only 1 to 2 percent of in the occured in protected areas, which means that land-use and conservation policies have been successful. Protected areas are 18 times more effective at reducing deforestatio than unprotected areas.

Lead author Paulo Oliveira said, "We found that only 1 to 2 % of this disturbance in Peru happened in natural protected areas. However, there was substantial forest disturbance adjacent to areas set aside for legal logging operations. This leakage of human activity outside of is a concern."

Peru's tropical forests are larger than France, which stretch 661,000 sq km and is second only to Brazil's forest area. The Peruvian government has been conscientiously putting aside large areas as parks and reserves while allocating around 40,000 sq miles of forest for long-term by 2005. With of less than 1%, Peru has comparatively lower rates when compared to its neighbors.

Scientists used the Carnegie Landsat Analysis System (CLAS), a "satellite-based forest-damage detection system" that penetrates the to reveal the impact of logging. The CLAS system can uncover forest changes at a resolution of less than 100 by 100 ft.

GP Asner said, "Our approach has improved over the past eight years, but relies on a core set of methods that have consistently worked. We spent years developing them in Brazil, then went to Peru and completed this study in only a year. We are now operating over Borneo. Our approach is proving a good way to monitor rain forest disturbance and deforestation anywhere in the world."

Researchers found that Peru's forest disturbance and deforestation rates between 1999 to 2005 were only 0.2% a year, with an average of 244 sq miles and 249 miles a year. More than 85% of the damaged forests were in Madre de Dios and near Pucallpa. 75% of the damage was found within 20km of roads. Even within those limits, forests set aside by the government were more than 4 times better protected than areas not designated for conservation.

The authors said, "Overall, only 2% of the forest disturbances and 1% the deforestation detected in the entire study area occurred within the boundaries of natural protected areas. Furthermore, territories occupied by indigenous communities contained 11% and 9% of the total forest disturbance and deforestation, respectively. These results clearly show that these two forms of land-use allocation can provide effective protection against forest damage."

"The establishment of protected natural areas, the titling of native territories, and the sanctioning of selective logging activities, have combined with the Peruvian Amazon's traditional conservation allies--its remoteness and a complex hydrological network--to ensure a moderate level of success in the conservation of its forest ecosystems. Economic development of the forest sector, which employed 279,000 people nationally in 2001 (24), is essential for the well-being of human populations, but poorly monitored logging concessions, along with the challenges of uncontrolled road access, may hinder efforts to maintain ecological function and diversity in Peruvian rainforests in the future," the authors continued.

"Increased satellite monitoring of logging and other forest disturbances will thus be essential to conservation, management and resource policy development efforts in Peru and other rainforest nations," they concluded.

"This is another study from the Carnegie group showing the world how tropical forests can be systematically monitored amazingly quickly and at a reasonable cost." said Michael Wright of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, which helped support the research. "I foresee that CLAS-like satellite analysis systems will become the standards routinely used by local conservation agencies to track rain forest disturbances and deforestation in the future."

The study was published in the on-line edition of Science Express this month.L. S. Sya [please visit Deforestation Watch.]Deforestation Watch was established to drive sustainability mainstream. Striving to be a center of green news, solutions and all things green, we also help corporations looking for green guidance.]]> The Reproduction Patterns Of A Tropical Tree http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-reproduction-patterns-of-a-tropical-tree http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-reproduction-patterns-of-a-tropical-tree#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:20:01 +0000 tropical treescanopy treescontactel ninoreeking havocreproduction techniqueshorrendous event http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-reproduction-patterns-of-a-tropical-tree tropical trees on planet Earth have seen better days. Today, the world's second largest tropical rainforest is on death row. Is there a way to save this jeweled segment of this ecosystem? If this tropical tree dies off, a unique ecosystem will vanish, a place where trees have learned to pattern their . Tropical trees in Indonesia pattern reproduction by coinciding with the recurring arrival of .

There are global implications likely to occur that go along with this about to transpire. So, just how do tropical trees reproduce? More importantly, can they survive?

Tropical trees vary in terms of the timing, extend, and intensity of flowering and fruiting. Most tropical trees do not produce reliable fruit crops. The majority of trees rely on animals to help pollinate the flowers and spread out the seeds released to the forest floor. It is more likely than not that seeds will come into animal prior to germination. This unfortunately is a fatal meeting for the seed.

Mother Nature, specifically El Nino is another player in the reproductive cycle of tropical trees. Speaking of El Nino's relationship with tropical tree reproduction, there are climate conditions of the El Nino that activate immediate fruiting. This fruiting is essential for seed reproduction to continue in all varieties of tropical trees.

According to Lisa M. Curran, tropical ecologist at the University of Michigan, masting, the ability for trees to provide abundant seeds on the forest floor to feed animals in the ecosystem, offers a key strength. In a normal six-week masting period, a tropical canopy tree can release over 180 pounds of seed. Due to the fact that an abundant amount of seed is produced simultaneously, there is enough to germinate and foster new growth on the forest floor.

Yet, there are other adverse human conditions on this tropical tree's ability to reproduce: Logging, for one. In 1998, despite a major fruiting event that transpired during the 1998 El Nino year, no new seedlings were found. Even though a park under study is off-limits to logging=97at least it's supposed to be off limits=97the forest continued to lose the ability to regenerate itself.

Seed predators, for example, are unable to find food beyond the perimeter of the park. So, they venture inside and eat up the tropical seeds awaiting germination. This is but one issue surrounding the near extinction of various tropical rainforest.

Steps must be taken to aid in the reproduction patterns of tropical trees. For one, government action must take place. Since deforestation through logging has been a key element in the lack of tropical reproduction, it's up to us to find government subsidies or financial incentives to help in promoting progressive harvesting of tropical trees. Secondly, although it sounds obvious, we must prevent clear-cutting and burning of trees for industrial plantations. Without human intervention, many tropical ecosystems will die off. Avid full time hobby bonsai grower. Owner of http://www.mishobonsai.com a website with ressource for Bonsai seeds and Bonsai tree care. ]]> Forestry Communities In Northern Ontario http://www.artwoo.com/article/forestry-communities-in-northern-ontario http://www.artwoo.com/article/forestry-communities-in-northern-ontario#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2007 05:00:02 +0000 forestry industryforestry communityforestry sectorlivelihoodministry of natural resourcesprecious natural resourcesabundant natural resources http://www.artwoo.com/article/forestry-communities-in-northern-ontario livelihood to forestry communities all over the region. According to the , about 90% of the forest area in Ontario is publicly owned. Since aboriginal times, Northern Ontario has been dependant on forests for its livelihood and so has its social, economic, and cultural development. The twentieth century saw the development of sawmills, paper and pulp, logging, and other such industries in Northern Ontario. Today, the forest product industry, tourism, fishing and hunting, lumbering, and transportation contribute to the livelihood of more than 90,000 people all across Northern Ontario.

The forests sector industries ensure that they indulge in effective forest management. Since the livelihood of the region depends on the forest areas, effective measures are taken to ensure that the natural resources are sustainable and able to provide for the entire . High standards in terms of environmental protection and reforestation are provided to the . Apart from communities in Northern Ontario that are dependant on the for their bread and butter, there are also communities in Southern Ontario that exist on the basis of the , making using of products such as timber, paper, lumber, and so on. Thus, the forestry industry and community in Northern Ontario is playing a significant role in the economy and standard of living of other regions in Ontario as well.

However, the forestry communities of Northern Ontario have their own share of problems too. Although Northern Ontario has been blessed with , and even though these sources are being used to generate power, they have not managed to alleviate the costs of power itself. The astronomical pricing of power is causing a loss of jobs and affecting the livelihood of the forestry communities. The government must ensure that power is produced at a price so that its supply can be carried out at a reasonable cost. Lack of an organization or a committee to regulate the forestry industry produce and ensure that adequate reforestation takes place is also a big problem faced by the forestry community in northern Ontario.

The signing of the Ontario Forest Accord in 1999 has been a breakthrough in terms of advancement for the forestry community in Northern Ontario. An effort has thus been made by the government, the forestry communities, and the environmental community to understand each others problems and come up with effective solutions together. Explore the Greenstone region's rich heritage of fur, gold, and forestry at interpretive sites in various communities or experience a traditional Pow Wow and learn of the ancient ways of the First Nations people. http://www.greenstone.ca/ ]]> Rainforest is Back on the Hit List http://www.artwoo.com/article/rainforest-is-back-on-the-hit-list http://www.artwoo.com/article/rainforest-is-back-on-the-hit-list#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:01:35 +0000 amazon rainforestamazon junglecarlos mincbrazilian rainforestbrazilian newspaperscommodity pricessatellite images http://www.artwoo.com/article/rainforest-is-back-on-the-hit-list Brazilian rainforest in recent years, it seems worrying that there is once again concern over its destruction after official government data emerged recently stating that deforestation has risen by 64 percent in the last twelve months. This sudden increase in deforestation can be attributed to loggers and soy farmers pushing ever further into the and the recent high .

This week, Brazil's National Institute for Space Research said that around 3,145 square miles -- an area about half the size of Wales -- of forest were destroyed between August 2007 and August 2008. The were captured by a real-time monitoring system, known in Brazil as Deter. It comes as a shock -- and a terrible step backwards - that deforestation has picked up again after it seemed to be diminishing over the last three years.

The rainforest statistics have been highlighted by the , sparking a debate over how best to preserve the and triggering environmental campaigners to attack the government, claiming that the battle to protect the rainforest is not being given sufficient recognition.

This information about the yearly rise in deforestation was released soon after an announcement of monthly figures assessing deforestation per month, which actually showed that it had decreased. Government figures show that between May and June this year deforestation fell by 25%. "This is not about luck, it is about work, work, work," said Brazil's environment minister, who described the levels of forest destruction as "alarming".

Although the monthly decline in deforestation is of course positive, Environmentalists think that the annual statistics give a more accurate representation of the damage being done to the rainforest, and the environment cannot afford for them to be ignored. Minc is aware that the government still has to combat large problems such as illegal logging. "We can't celebrate because deforestation is still very large. We have to invest everything into sustainable development," Minc was quoted in an interview with the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper.

Environmental campaigners are now accusing the government of backing out of its original promises to protect the Amazon rainforest, which has been constantly destroyed since the 1970s by a mixture of logging, cattle ranching and soy farming. Brazil is striving to expand its economy and develop the Amazon region; however the campaigners fear that this is at the expense of Brazil's natural resources.

"The president (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva) said there would be no steps backwards," the former environment minister Marina Silva said in an interview with the O Globo newspaper. "But suddenly there is a conjuncture of things that go against everything that was being done."

We can only hope that the Brazilian government hasn't just been making these claims to pacify environmentalists and that they really are willing to crack down extensively on the decimation of this rainforest before the destruction becomes uncontrollable and it is too late.Hannah Walker is a writer for www.ecoswitch.com]]> Forest VA Real Estate: A Third Party Overview http://www.artwoo.com/article/forest-va-real-estate-a-third-party-overview http://www.artwoo.com/article/forest-va-real-estate-a-third-party-overview#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:43:30 +0000 blue ridge mountainstimberland propertyhill golf courseivy hillillustration purposespoplar forestforest virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/forest-va-real-estate-a-third-party-overview
The biggest region in Forest, VA. is . Ivy Hill is built around the Ivy and displays Forest VA Homes carved and spread out in and around the circumjacent timberland. Property in this region run in the $400,000 - $500,000 range and provide spectacular views of the nearby and a myriad of other simple ideas to occupy your time.

If you prefer houses that are a little less prodigious, the Forest, VA. Real Estate Market has a dwelling for you as well. There are a myriad of Homes available in the $100,000 - $200,000 price range that are still very attractive and breathtaking. When you are belaboring purchasing houses in the Forest region, you have to keep in mind the cost of living in the region and its close distance to Washington, DC. As a reminder, you may pay a little more here for a dwelling than you would for a home that is located some place in the Midwest, for . But be assured, you do acquire what you pay for in Forest.

Although many of the surrounding cities of Forest, VA boast lots of city attractions, Forest itself is guilty of sporting some of their own. This city is the home to , which was Thomas Jefferson's summer home. In fact this home is now on display and anyone can visit it during certain hours. His home is still to this day studied by Archaeologists. Also in this area is the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, which isn't too far. You can also visit the Peaks Of Otter located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Point Of Honor in Lynchburg. If this isn't enough, there are 4 schools in Forest and just recently 2 new shopping centers have been built, which in and of itself is a testimony to this area.

As far as Forest Virginia Real Estate statistics are concerned, Forest was home to approximately 8,000 people in a 2000 census and the median income for a family in Forest was $67,000, which is much larger than the national average. The preponderance of the people in this region are in the 25-44 age price range and 62.9% of the houses in this area are comprised of married couples with families. What you will encounter in Forest Lynchburg is a gentle, rural, established, family-oriented region of hard-working folks who are more than willing to promptly socialize and greet you into the region and into their hearts.

All in all, if you are looking for a nice place to settle down and raise a family, consider the Forest, VA. Real Estate Market. It's a great place to do business for a Real Property Buyer or a Real Property Seller. Forest is already home to many young and middle-aged families who are just doing their best to live the American dream and raise the next generation of Virginians, so there's no reason why you cant make this beautiful city your next home as well.Allow Virginia Real Estate Guru Jeffrey D. West teach you more with relation to Forest VA Real Estate right now. You can at anytime visit our website as we have a myriad of provisions to help you find what you mandate, with no commitment.]]> Common Diseases Found On Tropical Trees http://www.artwoo.com/article/common-diseases-found-on-tropical-trees http://www.artwoo.com/article/common-diseases-found-on-tropical-trees#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:20:04 +0000 tropical treesrainforest treescommon diseasescoconut treeskilling treestropical rainforestshomeopathic remedies http://www.artwoo.com/article/common-diseases-found-on-tropical-trees tropical trees. Tropical Trees are just as susceptible to disease as any other living organism. One graphic concern here, though, is that tropical trees, in case you haven't noticed, are an endangered species. So the study of that inflict many of these trees is a worthwhile endeavor. It's not just for the tree's sake, either. Historically speaking, countless vaccines and other were born in . If die off due to common diseases, then our human existence, too, will suffer the consequences=97not to mention other human interferences such as logging and de-forestation that are .



Tropical trees and their rainforest habitat must fend off against a variety of diseases. There are some common diseases associated with the sickness of many tropical trees. Without going into detail on how to cure these tree ailments, a discussion on diseases among trees will help shed some light on a small portion of the tree population's struggle to survive, co-habitat with humanity.



Virus infections cover a group of diseases, tree-born illnesses that were discovered, decades ago, due to the use of electron microscopes. The microscopes helped to visualize the growth of biochemical and biophysical methods scientists and bio-diversity scholars.



For one, Marchitez disease, a disease found in the oil palm of has led to the discovery of other plant pathogens.

Nematode, a pathogen, causes disease in many tropical tree crops, some of which are lethal.

The underworld-like fungal population living in tropical forest ecosystems also plays a role in disease. A genetic diversity stems from a large portion of fungal parasites. A close cousin to the fungal ground-dweller is known as telluric diseases. Telluric diseases grow on trees and cause infection, a slow wasting-away of tree development.

Telluric refers to rotting away. Here, the rotting away occurs due to a change in the tissue structure of many root systems. These tissues, known as the cortical and ligneous tissues, formed in the roots leading first to wilting and the eventual death of a tropical tree. Rigidoporus lignosus, another fungal parasite housed in the root system of a large number of forest trees, causes decay.

During the closing pages of the 19th century, bacterial diseases were uncovered in the world of tropical tree crops. One of the first bacteria discovered was what caused citrus-greening disease. Scientists believed its formation was attributed with the presence of phytoplasmas (MIO, mycoplasma-like organisms).

Notwithstanding the relevance associated with environmental factors in ecosystems, scientists realize that the pathogen, along with its variability and susceptibility to change, constitutes one of the key ingredients that intervene in host-parasite relationships.

In a large number of diseases, evolution plays a role in forming the symptoms which may, in effect, lead to the ultimate demise of trees, even to the extent of killing off wide areas of rainforests. To some extent, these diseases are simply a part of the ecosystem. Yet, with the development of logging, our trees face dire circumstances beyond the normal evolutionary tract of birth, growth, and death through disease. http://www.mishobonsai.com ]]> Florida Panhandle Part 3 - The Apalachicola National Forest And Apalachicola Barrier Islands http://www.artwoo.com/article/florida-panhandle-part-3-the-apalachicola-national-forest-and-apalachicola-barrier-islands http://www.artwoo.com/article/florida-panhandle-part-3-the-apalachicola-national-forest-and-apalachicola-barrier-islands#comments Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:27:18 +0000 apalachicola national forestochlockonee riverbarrier islandssand beachestarzan filmswakulla springsst george island http://www.artwoo.com/article/florida-panhandle-part-3-the-apalachicola-national-forest-and-apalachicola-barrier-islands Apalachicola National Forest is a mix of swamp, spring, savannah, hiking and canoeing terrain - perfect for exploring.

The most exhilarating way to explore is to hike along one of its many trails or to canoe, from one of its many boat launches, down the .

The Apalachicola National Forest is the largest national forest in Florida consisting of two great rivers, the Ochlockonee and the Sopchoppy.

There are numerous campgrounds and picnic areas throughout the Forest so you do not have to be an athlete to enjoy it.

Take a look at which is west of the forest, and is one of the deepest natural springs in the world. The scenery is primitive and has understandably, been the setting for films such as the .

Apalachicola

Apalachicola, an old town south west of the forest, is the state's oyster capital. The three marvellous Barrier Islands are across the bay.

One of these is - a 28 mile barrier island. It is still the least inhabited and is unspoilt, even though you can get there by road. Its miles of white are uncrowded, great for swimming and catching a variety of fish. You can see many gracious wildlife like turtles.

Take a break from the beautiful seashore and visit one of the many restaurants serving fresh local seafood such as oysters of course.

Or go shopping on the Island for clothing, beach stuff, gifts and art.

Another of the Barrier Islands is Little St George Island. Perfect for those who like a measure of isolation. The island is about 75 miles from Tallahassee and is reached by bridge and causeway from US 98.

You can camp for free, but bring your own facilities. There is of course, the white sand beaches, bird watching (ospreys and eagles), wildlife (yes, and racoons) and last but definitely not least - fantaastic fishing.

The third of the Barrier Islands is the St Vincent Island. You can only get there by boat.

But is has many fresh water lakes and salt water swamps. It is a birdwatchers paradise. Tim Burton writes travel articles for the popular Orlando Villas Florida by Owner website at http://www.milkriver.co.uk and Worldwide Villas by Owner website at http://www.worldwidevillas.net Article may be reprinted but must include the all the author's bio ]]> Webkinz Charms: The Next Super Hot Item For Webkinz Addicts http://www.artwoo.com/article/webkinz-charms-the-next-super-hot-item-for-webkinz-addicts http://www.artwoo.com/article/webkinz-charms-the-next-super-hot-item-for-webkinz-addicts#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:25:01 +0000 webkinz charms in stockwebkinz trading cardswebkinz worldhot cakeswebkinz charmsecret forestmagical charm http://www.artwoo.com/article/webkinz-charms-the-next-super-hot-item-for-webkinz-addicts Webkinz Charms can be bought in the real world.



The site describes their Webkinz charms that they have for sale like this:

For each unique Webkinz Charm you purchase, not only will you be able to see the identical virtual version to put on your pet's picture, but the accompanying Feature Code will also unlock a ton of virtual bonuses! Most importantly you'll be unlocking access to the Forest where you can search for and collect virtual Magical Forest charms several times a day, earning even more exclusive items, KinzCash bonuses and a super-special grand prize!

Webkinz Charms are one of the hottest new things in the world of toys. Webkinz Charms are similar to a bracelet and can also be work around the neck of your Webkinz plush toy. Webkinz charms are beautiful jewelry to hang from bracelets and necklaces, but they also unlock a separate magical Webkinz World online. Webkinz Charms are still on the hard-to-find side; not many online or retail stores carry them, and finding can be difficult.

The Webkinz Charms are selling like , so some people recommend that if you see a Webkinz charm in a retail store buy it right then because a store can get a set of charms in and sell out within a few hours. For those parents out there who are already familiar with Webkinz, beware that there is a where access is only granted when special Webkinz charms are purchased, and an even more secret place that can only be accessed when several charms are purchased. You may be getting more pressure to buy these Webkinz charms soon!

Webkinz Charms Benefits

Why buy another Webkinz product when you already have a Webkinz plush toy or two and some ? What sets these charms apart from other types of charms is the same thing that sets the stuffed toys apart from everyday stuffed toys: the ability to unlock a world of fun on the internet. Webkinz Charms give you access to the Forest on Webkinz World. Charms and other prizes are hidden in Pixie Pods sometimes carried by the Good Fairies of the Forest. Some say if you buy eight different Webkinz charms, you will be able to unlock all forty of the available Forest Charms.

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There are twenty-four different Webkinz charms that each display the image of a Webkinz plush pet. Get them now since you may not be able to find them later! Visit http://webkinz-for-sale.com/Webkinz-main/WebkinzCharms to find a wide selection of Webkinz charms at low prices ]]> How a Deciduous Tree Reproduces http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-a-deciduous-tree-reproduces http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-a-deciduous-tree-reproduces#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:08:23 +0000 temperate deciduous forestscold winter seasonwoody vineskorea peninsulamiddle latitudesspring bloomswoody plant http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-a-deciduous-tree-reproduces
A deciduous tree, or shrubs that are located in the or the topics will drop their leaves during a period of a drought. For a that is located in a temperate area the winter is the time when the deciduous tree will shed its leaves. If the winter is so severe that the ground freezes that the water is unable to be taken in by the roots of the tree then the tree will shed its leaves.

As the all around the deciduous tree will re-grow their shade-casting leaves. The deciduous tree provides adequate shade to many plants that grow in full or partial shade. The spring time is when the deciduous tree experiences a long season of reproduction and growth. This is when deciduous trees will reproduce and create seedlings, from seeds fallen in fall, that can be seen sprouted along the forest floor. After this long season of reproduction the leaves of the deciduous tree will begin to change colors in preparation for winter.

Most , that require a , can be found in the Northern Hemisphere. Also, a deciduous forest can be found in three major tracts of the world. In Europe the deciduous tree is usually found in the British Isles and in France reaching as far as central and Eastern Europe. Deciduous forests have been spotted as far as the Ural Mountains.

In East Asia a deciduous forest is found in the far east of Russia, the , Northeast China and Japan. Most of the deciduous forests are found in North America and occupy the areas that are around the Great Lakes, the Atlantic Ocean and in the south near the Gulf of Mexico.

Even though these forests are vastly separated a deciduous forest, no matter where its location is, consists of the same group of plants. The plants and trees that can be found in a deciduous forest include elms, walnuts, maples, oaks, beeches, birches, chestnuts, ashes and hornbeams.

A deciduous forest is most beautiful during the spring, summer and fall months. During the winter months many people find a deciduous forest to look barren and empty. An evergreen tree usually provides the only color in a deciduous forest during the colder months. A deciduous forest is a real treat when the leaves are changing color. This is when the countryside will be dotted with reds, oranges and browns. The fall season is when a deciduous forest reaches new and beautiful heights.Owner of Mishobonsai.com , has been practicing bonsai for over 10 years. Found a distinct interest in propagation, especially tree seeds. Mishobonsai.com sells tree seed and provide bonsai tree informations]]> Top 5 Reasons To Live In Wake Forest, NC http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-5-reasons-to-live-in-wake-forest-nc http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-5-reasons-to-live-in-wake-forest-nc#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:30:01 +0000 wake forest universitysoutheastern baptist theological seminarywake forest north carolinabringing home the baconbaptist theological seminaryquiet residential neighborhoodsmedian family income http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-5-reasons-to-live-in-wake-forest-nc Wake Forest University, but the former Wake Forest campus is now occupied by the . If you are considering a move to Wake Forest, North Carolina, you may want to consider some of the top reasons residents enjoy living in the area.

Rich History

Residents are proud of the rich heritage attached to the town, as they visit the downtown area, which has earned the recognition as being an officially registered historic district. A distinct academic history is also deeply seeded at Wake Forest, as the town attracts many students to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Southeastern College at Wake Forest. The area schools are also great for students interested in studying religion. Both higher learning institutions offer undergraduate and graduate degrees related to preparing for the ministry.

Decent Household Numbers

In Wake Forest, numbers regarding the town showcases that out of the little over 4,500 households in the area, 60.3% were comprised of married couples living with one another, while 26.2% of the households were made up of non-families. As for , the median income for the typical household living in town was about $52,000 with the centered on $60,000.

Great Downtown Area

The community often congregates in the thriving downtown section of Wake Forest to enjoy the wares and services offered by more than 100 businesses. When you are interested in grabbing a bite to eat, an assortment of restaurants offer a wide-range of cuisine. Specialty shops also line the streets accommodating the needs of townsfolk.

Close Proximity to Other Cities and Attractions

Some people enjoy living in the outskirts of larger cities so they may enjoy . While they situate their lives away from the hustle and bustle of highly populated locations, they are still close enough to enjoy the attractions and activities offered in the vicinity. When it comes to Wake Forest, residents benefit from easy access to the Research Triangle Park, Atlantic Coast Conference athletic competitions, professional sports, as well as well-known golfing events. Residents also head for the mountains or beach for vacations, located close to Wake Forest.

Breath of Fresh Air

Relaxation and natural beauty is spread across a 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of a wooded playground associated with the Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Residents enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming. Visitors also spend their time walking about the land, mountain biking, and camping. The author would like you to visit http://www.buyersadvantagegroup.net/wake_forest_real_estate.php and http://www.buyersadvantagegroup.net. ]]> Time Logging To Increase Your Personal Productivity http://www.artwoo.com/article/time-logging-to-increase-your-personal-productivity http://www.artwoo.com/article/time-logging-to-increase-your-personal-productivity#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:20:01 +0000 personal efficiencyefficiency ratiopersonal productivitylogging timeprecious assettime logtime logging http://www.artwoo.com/article/time-logging-to-increase-your-personal-productivity precious asset, especially when establishing your career or business. Proper use of your time can help you do more and even earn more. An intelligent approach to increase your is by ging.

is a good way to better manage your time since you know how you are currently spending your time. When keeping a detailed time log, record the time each time you start or finish any activity all throughout the day. You can simply use a stopwatch to record the intervals for every activity, doing this during your working hours or the entire day. Then, sort the time into categories and determine how much time was being spent for each type of activity.

For instance, note how much time you eat, surf the Internet, read the newspaper, spend in the bathroom, etc. If you want to be more detailed, consider doing this step for a week. Depending on your activities and your consistency, you can be surprised at how many log entries you can make for a day. Moreover, you may even be surprised to find that you are only spending a small portion of your working time on what should be considered as actual work.

Studies show that an average office worker spends only about 1.5 hours of actual work in a day, with the rest of the time spent engaging in non-work tasks. In fact, s/he does not eve begin doing actual work until at 11am and starts to wind down at about 3pm.

Your time log should help you analyze your results and make changes, when necessary.

The next step is to measure your ratio. This can be computed by recording the time spent on "actual work" divided by the total time spent "at work." However, you should keep in mind that while it is important to get as much of the job done as possible, it would also be foolish to work longer than you should. You may want to consider cutting back on the total hours to boost efficiency.

If you try to discipline yourself by doing something that does not really motivate you, chances are that you are most likely to fail. Trying harder can, in fact, actually de-motivate and drive your even lower. For instance, if your time log indicates a low efficiency ratio, try limiting your total working time per day and see the result.

This is because when the brain recognizes that working time is limited, it sends you a signal to get working. Usually, you will find a way to get the job done and be more efficient with time constraints compared to having the luxury of time. Then, you can gradually increase your total hours at work while keeping peak efficiency.

Time logging is a great way to ensure peak productivity without necessarily increasing your work hours. It only takes little effort and time to do it, but it can produce long term benefits. If you are interested in personal productivity, check this web-site to learn more about increase productivity. http://www.measureproductivity.com/ ]]> Oil and Gas Fears for the Amazon http://www.artwoo.com/article/oil-and-gas-fears-for-the-amazon http://www.artwoo.com/article/oil-and-gas-fears-for-the-amazon#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:29:36 +0000 madidi national parkwestern amazonnational wildlife refugeoil and gas explorationnon profit organisationsarctic national wildlife refugearctic national wildlife http://www.artwoo.com/article/oil-and-gas-fears-for-the-amazon western Amazon, and have now completed a comprehensive map covering the area that shows the alarming extent to which the corporations have plans for commencing their destructive trade in their area.

The study identified 180 "blocks" that have been ear-marked for , an area that stretches 170 million acres, an area just smaller than that of oil rich Texas. Understandably, these findings have caused a huge amount of concern that the businesses are instigating a plan to begin operating in this delicate, bio-diverse portion of the world. The threat to wildlife and indigenous people is obvious, and the report found that many of the oil and gas blocks overlie areas of the greatest ecological wealth, meaning that any activity in the area would come at the cost of species that are already under threat, amphibians for example.

Environmentalists should be under no illusions as to the amount of pressure that businesses can exert on areas that have been in theory protected from their activities. The Arctic in Alaska is an example of an area that was recognised as being environmentally vulnerable, was defended through legislation and has still found itself under the avaricious eyes of the Bush administration and their oil drilling friends. When president calls for congress to authorize oil prospecting in a wildlife refuge, you realise that the measured, protective legislation put in place to guard environmentally valuable areas is all to easily brushed aside for the immediate plans of big business.

This study fond that the highest concentration of these 'blocks' were concentrated in the most pristine areas of the Amazon, and that even the world famous national parks contained within, such as Bolivia's , were earmarked for exploration. Overall, the study found that there are a total of 64 'blocks' in the Peruvian Amazon, covering around 121 million acres or 72% of the total land. Peru, like many other developing, Amazonian countries, has been driving toward increasing its hydrocarbon exploration in its own borders, although it is not currently allowing such activities in its national parks.

The report focused on the impact that road building would have on these remote, potted havens of biodiversity. As well as destroying the rainforest beneath their path, roads make previously inaccessible areas easily accessible to human influence, including illegal loggers and poachers. Illegal logging is already a major problem in the vulnerable Amazon, where the sheer scale of the area makes effective policing very difficult. It is estimated that illegal logging accounts for around half of all logging globally, and would be devastating to a developing Amazonian country as it would cause a loss of biodiversity without bringing any of the economic benefits to the country as a whole due to the loss in tax revenue.

The report went on to highlight the huge impact that opening up these secluded areas of jungle would have to the indigenous people who currently inhabit the area. Many of these communities would be extremely vulnerable to disease brought in from the outside world, and there is a concern that traditional cultures and ways of life would be placed under threat through coming into contact with people from outside the forest.Matt Gammie is a writer for the green camparison website ecoswitch]]> Rainforests: Way More Than Just Monkeys And Parrots, Part 2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/rainforests-way-more-than-just-monkeys-and-parrots-part-2 http://www.artwoo.com/article/rainforests-way-more-than-just-monkeys-and-parrots-part-2#comments Fri, 04 May 2007 13:14:59 +0000 tropical rain forestrain forest canopyrain cloudsrain forestssoil exhaustioncattle ranchingrainforest deforestation http://www.artwoo.com/article/rainforests-way-more-than-just-monkeys-and-parrots-part-2 Rainforest deforestation impacts the planet, local and global economies. We're going to focus on the local changes, and work from there, up the chain of events and causality. The typical cycle is that rain forest lands get clear cut and used for crop lands, then cattle grazing lands when the crops fail, then abandoned (or used for housing if conveniently located), when even grazing lands fail. This is part of a vicious cycle =96 most of the nutrients in a rain forest biome are tied in the living organisms, not the soil itself. When they're clear cut, and burned, most of the resulting land is poor for agricultural use, low in phosphorus and nitrates, with soil that will blow away when the first wind storm hits. and salinization from over irrigation makes things even worse. This is, in many ways, analogous to strip-mining the soil, much as one would strip mine for copper or iron ore.

In an active and thriving rain forest, minerals and nutrients cycle quickly. When the rain forest is chopped down, those nutrients aren't there any more. They're shipped off as building materials or simply burned to clear the land. When grasses are seeded for , the soil is already starting depleted, and gets more so quickly. Eventually, the grass gets overgrazed, winds and rains come down and wash the soil into estuaries, and the process cycles even faster.

Erosion from deforestation is an attendant problem. The cover provided by the keeps the tropical sunlight from baking the moisture out of the soils, and the aspiration of the plants helps capture and seed clouds for rain. After the forest has been cleared, rainfall drops considerably. The is a perfect example of a system where the combination of elements creates a whole greater than the sum of the parts.

There are several programs in place to try to preserve ; the problems come from the fact that, in terms of local economics, it's hard to convince a farmer that clearing more land to raise more crops and make more money is a losing proposition compared to leaving the rain forest in place as a refuge for vermin and predators. Trying to preserve islands of rainforest land hasn't worked; the minimum area for viable rainforest biomes is around one hundred square miles, and most of the island experiments have been a tenth of that or less. Now, larger non governmental organizations are trying to buy up large tracts of rainforest land to keep as nature preserves, or to use as a basis for ecological tourism as a revenue stream to offset land use taxes, and the economic incentives for clear cutting.

Some efforts are being put in place to teach local farmers to work with the rain forest ecosystem rather than competing with it, using clearings in the rain forest for garden plots, and attempting to harvest the bounty of the rainforest directly. These have met a great deal of resistance because of the difficulties in balancing immediate short term profit with long term sustainability. Learn about Preservation of Endangered Rainforest Birds and Plant Species at http://www.paradiseearthonline.com ]]> Guide To The Blue Ridge Parkway - Hiking Trails In Virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/guide-to-the-blue-ridge-parkway-hiking-trails-in-virginia http://www.artwoo.com/article/guide-to-the-blue-ridge-parkway-hiking-trails-in-virginia#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:15:00 +0000 blue ridge parkwaypisgah national forestappalachian trailsmokey mountainsmphiking trailsmilepost http://www.artwoo.com/article/guide-to-the-blue-ridge-parkway-hiking-trails-in-virginia Blue Ridge Parkway is often said to be the most scenic drive in America. Beginning near Cherokee, NC, the parkway winds through the gorgeous and passes through the , as well as the Shenandoah National Forest, before ending just before Virginia's Skyline Drive begins.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is after milepost of beautiful mountain views, caing opportunities, and outdoor activities. Whether your planning a family day trip or a week long trekking adventure, you can pack your Coleman cooler and enjoy the perfect journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

There are hundreds of miles of along the parkway, many accessing larger trail networks including the , NC's Mountain to Sea Trail, and the Shining Rock Wilderness Trail. This three part guide covers the hiking trails along the Virginia section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. A guide to the NC hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway can be found here.

MP 5.9 Mountain Farm Trail is an easy, quarter mile self-guiding walk through a reconstructed 19th century Appalachian mountain farm. During summer months, there are living demonstrations in the farmstead, reenacting life on the farm long ago.

MP 6.0 The Appalachian Trail is a 2000 mile long hiking trail stretching through the eastern mountains, from Georgia to Maine. Several sections of the trail can be accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This 2 mile section is a strenuous hike to Humpback Mountain at 3650 feet above sea level.

MP 8.4 Catoctin Loop Trail is a moderate .3 mile trail with beautiful vistas. This short loop is a great way to stretch your legs if you're driving the parkway.

MP 8.8 Greenstone Trail is a short (.2 mile) self-guiding trail that loops through the shady hardwood forest and examines the amazing rock formations along the parkway. This trail is a moderate hike.

MP 17.6 The Priest is an easy tenth-mile stroll to an amazing view of the religiously named cluster of mountains looming in the distance.

MP 18.5 White Rock Falls Trail Connection is a moderate 2.9 mile hike to the White Rock Falls trail.

MP 20.0 White Rock Falls Trail is a moderate hike that follows ..9 miles alongside a tranquil stream and ends at a small waterfall.

MP 26.3 Big Spy Mountain Trail is a short (.1 mile) but moderate walk to the War Fields, a large meadow known for the numerous arrowheads found in the soil. At 3200 feet above sea level, this trail offers a terrific view of the sky, as well as the beautiful Shenandoah Valley below.

MP 34.4 Yankee Horse Trail is a moderate .2 mile trail that passes a reconstructed railroad exhibit once used for logging in the Virginia mountains and leads to a small waterfall known as Wigwam Falls.

MP 38.8 Boston Knob Trail is an easy tenth of a mile loop around the hill near the overlook. This is an ideal walk to stretch your legs after a picnic lunch at the available table. For more tips and information about Camping Gear , check out http:http://www.summitcampinggear.com ]]> Instant Message Monitoring - Chat Watch http://www.artwoo.com/article/instant-message-monitoring-chat-watch http://www.artwoo.com/article/instant-message-monitoring-chat-watch#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:27:05 +0000 aol instant messengerchat watchchat logsmailgoogleinstant messengersicq http://www.artwoo.com/article/instant-message-monitoring-chat-watch chat watch 3 and 4, chat watch 5 has many new features and enhancements and we can import chat watch 3 and chat watch 4 into chat watch 5 easily. That is a very practical program that each parent should own now.

Chat watch 5 is an instant message monitoring and logging software fo today's most popular . With this software, we can monitor all the instant messaages sent and received on the computer and then organize the , and we can log all chats on , Talk, , MSN/Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger.

With this software, we can search the chat logs by category, keyword, user, date, and instant messenger; we can use plugins function to add support for logging other instant messengers quickly and easily; we can view the chat logs in real-time remotely suing chat watch with chat watch.net and synchronize with chat watch.net too; if we want to view the chat logs on the mobile, we can use chat watch mobile edition; those unwanted chat logs will be moved to the thash before they are deleted permanently; it's very fashion, it can be used in windows vista system.

In this software, it's acronym translator function can replace obscure acronyms with their meanings quickly. For example, replace AFK with away form keyboard and it offer a full list of acronyms.

The software can monitor the content. The content monitor can highlight those chats which may contain offensive words and notify us via e- of the chats. Moreover, we can add custom words to the content monitor watch list.

We can save the chat logs as PDF documents and print it within chat watch.

Now, the chat watch SPEAR Edition is available. This version is for investigations especially. So, those people who must be an agent or a representative of a law enforcement agency can get a trial kit. Its development is very quickly. Software Reviews and Downloads http://www.softsea.com http://www.softsea.com/review/Chat-Watch.html ]]> Maine Camping At Bradbury Moutnain State Park http://www.artwoo.com/article/maine-camping-at-bradbury-moutnain-state-park http://www.artwoo.com/article/maine-camping-at-bradbury-moutnain-state-park#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:27:05 +0000 bradbury mountain state parktent stakescamp groundssalt water fishingbright sunlightcamping sitesronald moody http://www.artwoo.com/article/maine-camping-at-bradbury-moutnain-state-park Bradbury Mountain State Park is near Portland and is still quiet but at times there is sporadic road noise from ME 9. The park has a fragrant evergreen scent waffling through the forest. The park is open and airy character to the forest that lets the have and breezes flow through.

Bradbury Mountain State Park has camp sites that are first come first serve and they also have camp sites you must make a reservation for. (1-800-332-1501/1-207-287-3824) The campground host site is on the right as you enter the park.

The campgrounds at the park all have a hard, sandy surface that holds on to . 6-7 are moderately spacious. These two sites plus site 15 have an old stone wall that goes through them and are open forest for light and a breeze. The three sites don't have to much privacy because of the open forest but are good for a bigger family setting. Also 8-9 and 15-16 have the same lay out like one extremely large spot, these are good camp sites for a large group of people.

Bradbury Mountain State Park single camp sites differ in size and are mark as such on a map if you have bought one. The sites at the park are similar when it comes to privacy do to the open forest and light undergrowth.

Bradbury Mountain State Park is a year around site and the park has 41 camp sites with fire rings, picnic tables, with hiking trails, play area, softball field, and cross country skiing. The numbers to call for information on dates and fee's and reservation are 1-800-332-1501 / 1-207-287-3824 also ask about pets and alcohol and any other concerns.

Even though the camp grounds sites seem to be exposed to one another you will still have plenty of room and medium privacy. has been an avid fisherman for 40 years. He enjoys all types of fishing, but especially likes salt-water fishing; he has been all over the country practicing his hobby. He is the owner and operator of http://www.fishingzoo.com, a website dedicated to inform fisherman about Maine fishing, fishing locations, and fish supply products. Visitors are welcome to copy and paste this article on their website as long as the following information is sourced: Maine Fishing by Ronald Moody ]]> Midlands Meander Diaries: Karkloof Canopy Tours In Kwazulu Natal, South Africa http://www.artwoo.com/article/midlands-meander-diaries-karkloof-canopy-tours-in-kwazulu-natal-south-africa http://www.artwoo.com/article/midlands-meander-diaries-karkloof-canopy-tours-in-kwazulu-natal-south-africa#comments Sat, 16 Sep 2006 20:27:06 +0000 indigenous forestforest valleykwazulu natal midlandsstate of the artcanopy tourscanopy touradrenalin http://www.artwoo.com/article/midlands-meander-diaries-karkloof-canopy-tours-in-kwazulu-natal-south-africa Canopy Tour on the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu Natal is more than that. This is adventure. This is . This is like your first time on a red or a black ski slope. You're thinking, "This is too fast. This is too dangerous. I'm gonna die".

So what's the skinny? Using climbing and safety equipment, they suspend you on a pulley attached to a steel cable 30 metres above the Karkloof floor. And then it's "Goodnight Vienna".

What and where is the Karkloof Forest? The Karkloof Forest is in the . It is pristine. And when you see the size of the trees, you'll know. They're old. It is also home to the Karkloof Blue butterfly, which inhabits a few hundred square metres of the forest. And it's found nowhere else in the world.

And Karkloof ? Well they're the psychopaths that make a living out of jumping your adrenalin level to the point where it's practically squirting out your ears.

Sure it's a big rush. But don't think these guys aren't serious about safety. The kit is "state of the art". The whole thing's been designed with the strictest civil engineering standards in mind. You begin with a safety briefing. Your harness and gear are checked and double-checked by the lead guide. And then you're off!

"Off" means you've managed to screw up your courage, closed your eyes, muttered a prayer, and leapt off the first of seven platforms -- high up in the trees. Catch your breath, calm your heart rate. You've got eight slides, the longest of which is 170 metres long as you whiz and zigzag, down the pristine indigenous Karkloof .

By the way, did I mention that they call this an "eco-experience"? You did notice the 20-metre waterfall you zoomed over, the river you screamed your way across, the beauty of the forest, the extremely rare bird-life, the Samago monkeys? You did notice these things, didn't you?

No?

Then you'd better go back and do it again tomorrow!

Karkloof Canopy Tours is a member of the Midlands Meander Association which regulates and markets the Midlands Meander -- the largest "arts and crafts ramble" in South Africa. It's not only "arts and crafts", as you've probably gathered. It's jam-packed with a variety of accommodation establishments and things to see and do. The symbol of Midlands Meander in KwaZulu Natal is the Karkloof Blue butterfly. Bear it in mind, the next time you're travelling to South Africa. Brian Kemp owns and runs http://www.hallscountryhouse.com a http://www.hallscountryhouse.com/Midlands-Meander.html establishment in the http://www.hallscountryhouse.com/drakensberg.html ]]> Coal And Forest Preservation http://www.artwoo.com/article/coal-and-forest-preservation http://www.artwoo.com/article/coal-and-forest-preservation#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:29:23 +0000 greenhouse gas emissionsdeforestation in indonesiasustainable forest managementglobal deforestationcoal consumptionremote sensing technologyaustralian coal http://www.artwoo.com/article/coal-and-forest-preservation global deforestation held in Sydney co hosted by the Australian Ministers for Environment and Foreign Affairs drew a crowd of ministers, officials from all over the world and international development agencies. Preservation of natural forests was proven to be of particular interest, especially when it is largely believed that deforestation contributes about 20% of .

The Australian Government committed $200million to a global initiative on forests and climate and will be joined by the US and other countries.

Malcolm Turnball, Australian Minister for the Environment was quick to point out that Australia's contribution will focus on "practical measures", such as the promotion of better forest management, plantation of new forests and the use of remote-sensing technology to monitor the progress of , the Philippines and Pacific nations.

However, the truth remains that in natural forests in the tropics is very often simply not as rewarding economically as the combination of rapid logging and conversion of the land to other uses.

At the recent high-level meeting, Turnbull estimated that for Indonesia alone halving its current rate of forest loss could be worth $3 billion a year in retained carbon value.

But the bottom line is someone has to pay for the carbon emission prevented all of it for this to become a reality, and who could or would?

The Stern report, strongly encourages reductions to happen as soon as possible, before costs becomes prohibitive.

The answer is that high greenhouse gas emitting industries could, with the proper incentives to do so. One possible example is the -fired energy sector.

Current projections of for power in Australia suggests that by 2030 about 50% more coal than is presently being used will be consumed. However, should the consumption of coal follow the trend needed for it to play its proportional part in reducing Australia's level of greenhouse gas to 50 or 60% of current levels by 2050, then by 2030, to be on track, consumption would have to be down to about 75% of present levels.

If the coal industry was to begin buyin avoided deforestation credits from Indonesia, to offset the difference between its actual use of coal and the amount it would have to reduce to meet targets, it would need to buy about 60,000ha of avoided deforestation credit in the first year, and this would increase quickly to an impressive 1.4 million ha or so by 2030.

As the demand for offset carbon supplies grows, the price paid for that carbon may rise from $15 currently to $45 a tonne by 2030. Prices of electricity from coal would increase by about 3.8% in 2015, 8% in 2020 and 20% in 2030.

This increase in prices would be low compared to 40 - 100% price hikes for electricity that would be needed by nuclear power, one of Prime Minister John Howard's favoured options.

Under the catalyst of emission targets, lower emission alternatives for power, in the form of natural gas and geo-thermal options, wind, solar and other technologies, would gain greater market share, and the coal industry might eventually crack the clean coal problem.

The avoided deforestation option should be seen as an interim strategy, buying natural forests in Indonesia time in the medium term while allowing Australia to address its emission issues.

From Indonesia's point of view, reducing deforestation will by no means be a low-cost exercise.

For a country to be able to sell carbon from avoided deforestation, total levels of forest loss in the entire nation must come down. This would require a broad international undertaking to implement a viable global market for avoided deforestation, which probably means that a Kyoto-style international treaty will be required. Developed nations would also have to show their own commitment as potential buyers of the carbon credits. This would be in the form of serious measures that will require greenhouse gas emissions to begin falling in line with international target levels.L. S. Sya [please visit Deforestation Watch.] Deforestation Watch was established to drive sustainability mainstream. Striving to be a center of green news, solutions and all things green, we also help corporations looking for green guidance.]]> Green Carpet http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-carpet http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-carpet#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:57:34 +0000 canadian forest industrypremier gordon campbellleonardo dicaprioforest products associationmountain caribouandrew caseyspecies extinction http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-carpet Leonardo DiCaprio encourages political action to deal with environmental issues. Marlee Matlin was just one local star who sent a postcard to British Columbia urging him to save the province's temperate forests, home to the endangered at the premiere. Other activists followed suit.

A private screening was followed by an after-party with organic beer and finger food from all organic ingredients was served.

Tzeporah Berman, founder of the eco-group ForestEthics is one of 50 leaders and scientists who appears in the film. She chose to go the distance, wearing an eco-certified wood fibre called Tencel.

She said, "I kid you not. The top I am wearing is made from ecologically, responsibly harvested wood."

In a speech, she called for stiffer government action on carbon emissions, a halt to oil and gas subsidies and a new strategy with a goal of ending old-growth logging while protecting critical ecosystems.

DiCaprio, who was not at the screening, describes it as a movie not about doomsday, but about solutions.

The 11th Hour refers to the last moment when change is possible. The film makes notes of the issues facing the planet's life systems: global warming, deforestation, , and depletion of the ocean's habitats. The film also investigates how humanity impacts the earth's ecosystems and what can be done to change the decline.

The said the film draws attention to the importance of sustainable management of forests.

, vice-president of communications for the of Canada said, "Canada has a rate of zero, for the most part, in terms of deforestation. But there is significant deforestation in countries like Brazil and Indonesia that are emerging as strong forest products suppliers. Until you do something about global demand, that demand is going to have to be met by somewhere. And if you shut stuff down here, it's going to move to places where there is deforestation and that's a bigger worry in the context of climate change."

Berman addresses the state of the world's forests, insisting 70 countries no longer have enough intact forests to maintain biodiversity. In contrast, three countries - Canada, Russia and Brazil - have the most remaining intact forests where biodiversity can be protected.

Berman, who was at the film's Hollywood premiere earlier this month with DiCaprio promoted her drive to protect more forests in Canada with stars like Paris Hilton.

She said she welcomes the involvement of celebrities in her lifelong cause, adding, "I'd rather have my teenaged niece reading about Paris Hilton's concern for Canadian forests than reading about what she is wearing. Hollywood becoming interested in green issues is taking these issues to a whole new level."

"I don't think this has changed my role," she said of the film. "For over a decade I have done everything I can to raise awareness about the importance of Canada's forests and how quickly our old-growth forests are being logged.

"It has taken me to a lot of strange places, from blockades to the boardrooms of some of the largest corporations in the world and now to the red - I mean green - carpet."Lawrence Soriano [please visit Deforestation Watch.] Deforestation Watch was established to drive sustainability mainstream. Striving to be a center of green news, solutions and all things green, we also help corporations looking for green guidance.]]>