Clear-Cutting Timber Versus Selective Harvesting

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Compare the economic efficiency of clear-cutting with the ecological benefits of sustainable forestry.

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Forests, Wetlands, and Soil Conservation: Protecting Ecosystems

4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS

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Examine the consequences of deforestation and wetland drainage while evaluating conservation and restoration practices that protect soil and water health.

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SS.Geog5.a.3-4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Compare the positive and negative effects of human actions on our physical environment (e.g., availability of water, fertility of soils) over time.