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Forest
A forest is an area with a
high density of trees (or,
historically, a wooded area
set aside for hunting).
These plant communities
cover large areas of the
globe and function as animal
habitats, hydrologic flow
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Slash and burn
Slash and burn (a specific
practice that may be part of
shifting cultivation or
swidden-fallow agriculture)
is an agricultural procedure
widely used in forested
areas. Although it was
practised historically in
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Savanna
A savanna or savannah is a
grassland with widely spaced
trees, and occurs in several
types of biomes. In
savannas, grasses and trees
are co-dominant vegetation
types, with trees and
grasses often alternating in
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Old growth forest
Old growth forest, sometimes
called late seral forest or
ancient forest or primary
forest is an area of forest
that has attained great age
and exhibits unique
biological features. Old
growth forests typically
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Biodiversity hotspot
A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction. The term biodiversity hotspot specifically refers to 25 ... > more -
Deforestation
Deforestation is the conversion of forested areas to non-forest land use such as arable land, urban use, logged area or wasteland. Historically, this meant conversion to grassland or to its ... > more -
Controlled burn
Prescribed or controlled burning is a technique sometimes used in forest management, farming, or prairie restoration. Fire is a natural part of both forest and grassland ecology and controlled fire ... > more -
Shifting cultivation
Shifting cultivation is an agricultural system in which a person uses a piece of land, only to abandon or alter the initial use a short time later. This system often involves clearing of a piece of ... > more
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