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| Title: |
Forests For All: The Economics of Conservation
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| Description of Resource: |
An
interdisciplinary curriculum covering regional and global issues.
Discusses the consequences of decisions made affecting the forests
and economic situations. The book chapters cover economic
costs, logging, history of U.S. Forest Service, land ownership,
endangered species, biodiversity, global warming, ozone, rainforest,
and forest management. Each chapter breaks down the subject
into background history, "mystery", objectives, materials, procedures,
and activities. The video discusses free market system, broad
economics impact of environmental decisions, and multiple use, and
sustainable land management. |
| Author/Producer: |
Sara W. Connor,
Director of Education, Camp 5 Museum Foundation |
| Topic Areas Covered: |
Economics,
Fire, Sustainability, Timber Harvesting, Pollution |
| Type of Resource: |
Curriculum,
Video |
| For Grade Levels: |
6-12, higher
education |
| Publication Dates: |
1995 |
| Length: |
200 pages |
| Cost: |
$19.95 |
| Is It Available for Loan: |
No |
| Is Training Necessary: |
No |
| Language: |
English |
| Educational or Informational: |
Educational |
| Recommended Enhancements to Accompany This Resource: |
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| Geographic Location |
U.S.
All |
| Notes: |
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| F.R.E.E. Network's Evaluation Criteria: |
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| To Order This Resource Contact: |
Ms. Sara W. Connor,
Director of Education
Camp Five Museum Foundation Inc. |
| Address: |
PO Box 5 |
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Laona,
WI 54541 |
| Phone: |
(715) 674-3414 or cell (406) 249-7781 |
| Fax: |
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| E-Mail: |
info@lumberjacksteamtrain.com
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| URL: |
www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com
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Our Message and Evaluation Criteria:
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Everything is made from natural resources and natural resources
must come from somewhere.
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The gathering and processing of all natural resources have environmental
impacts.
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Responsible production and use of wood - a renewable resource -
is environmentally sound.
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