Wildlife and the Forest

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Wildlife and the Forest

• Agri-science
• Mr. Bailey

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What has changed?
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How are wildlife and the forest they live in
related to one another?

• Without the forest wildlife have no place to
• Live
• Get food

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What determines the type and amount of wildlife
in a forest?

• Type and age of trees
• Density of the trees
• Natural forests openings

• Types of vegetation found in the forests
• Natural predators found in the forest

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What practices can help maintain wildlife and the
forest?

• Creating clearings so that new growth will become
  available for animals to feed on.
• Leaving piles of brush for food and cover.

• Preventing contamination of water supplies.
• Preventing forests fires.
• Using pesticides carefully.

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What can be done to conserve wildlife in forests?

• Develop and enforce hunting regulations.
• Prevent killing of animals on endangered list.

• Control the natural enemies of wildlife.
• Start refuges and sanctuaries.
• Restock areas where wildlife has disappeared.

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Exit Slip

• 1. Name two factors that determine the type and
  amount of wildlife present in woodlands.
• 2. Name one practice that can help maintain
  wildlife and forests.
• 3. Name one thing that can be done to conserve
  wildlife in our forests.